Rio Carnival 2025 – Order of parades
parade order
Order of parades of the Samba Schools of Rio de Janeiro
1st
school parading
Acari Park
Serene of Campo Grande
Porto da Pedra
Youth
6th place
2nd
school parading
Império da Tijuca
In time
Hummingbird
portela
5th place
3rd
school parading
Vicar General
pluck
Willow tree
Vila Isabel
4th place
4th
school parading
Inocentes de Belford Roxo
island union
Big River
Hose
3rd place
5th
school parading
Estácio de Sá
Unidos de Padre Miguel
United of Tijuca
Tuiuti paradise
2nd place
6th
school parading
union of marica
San Clemente
Empress
Flipper
Champion School 2024
7th
school parading
Academics from Niterói
Unidos de Bangu
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8th
school parading
States of the Bridge
Serrano Empire
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Important information about the Parades
- Definitely, the best and most important parades are those on Sunday and Monday. The 12 best Samba Schools parade on these days, being divided into two groups of six schools each. Simply choose your school day by heart or the one that best fits your schedule. Another option is the Access Group Parades (Gold Series). Generally the samba schools that parade on Friday and Saturday are similar in terms of quality. Opt for these days if you are unable to attend the Parades of the Special Group Schools. The Champions parade is also an option if you prefer to watch the six best schools of the year. However, these parades are a little less exciting and the atmosphere is less heated, as there is nothing left to compete in, only something to celebrate.
- Definitely, the best and most important parades are those on Sunday and Monday. The 12 best Samba Schools parade on these days, being divided into two groups of six schools each. Simply choose your school day by heart or the one that best fits your schedule. Another option is the Access Group Parades (Gold Series). Generally the samba schools that parade on Friday and Saturday are similar in terms of quality. Opt for these days if you are unable to attend the Parades of the Special Group Schools. The Champions parade is also an option if you prefer to watch the six best schools of the year. However, these parades are a little less exciting and the atmosphere is less heated, as there is nothing left to compete in, only something to celebrate.
- Definitely, the best and most important parades are those on Sunday and Monday. The 12 best Samba Schools parade on these days, being divided into two groups of six schools each. Simply choose your school day by heart or the one that best fits your schedule. Another option is the Access Group Parades (Gold Series). Generally the samba schools that parade on Friday and Saturday are similar in terms of quality. Opt for these days if you are unable to attend the Parades of the Special Group Schools. The Champions parade is also an option if you prefer to watch the six best schools of the year. However, these parades are a little less exciting and the atmosphere is less heated, as there is nothing left to compete in, only something to celebrate.
parade schedule
Special Group
The best Samba Schools parade in the Special Group.
In all, there will be 12 schools divided between two days of show 11/02 – 12/02, disputing the title of Rio de Janeiro Carnival Champion.
Schools will start the parades at 22:00. Each school will have about 60 minutes to cross the avenue and finish their presentation.
Access Group
(Gold Series)
In all, there will be 16 schools divided between two days of show 09/02 – 10/02, disputing a place to parade in the Special Group the following year.
Schools will start the parades at 21:00. Each school will have about 45 minutes to cross the avenue and finish their presentation.
champions
The long-awaited and disputed Parade of Champions will take place on Saturday 02/17.
The presentations start at 10 pm and the schools parade in descending order of placement, so the first school to parade will be the school that takes 6th place.
What is the minimum age allowed for children to attend the parades?
In order to preserve the integrity of the children's auditory system, the Children's and Adolescents' Court established the minimum age limit of 05 years (complete) for access to the Sambódromo on parade days.
The authorities may even require the presentation of the child's birth certificate.
What is allowed to be carried in a thermal bag? How much?
The spectator can take up to 02 plastic containers of 500ml with drink (water, juice, soft drink or beer) and up to 02 food items (fruit, snack or sandwich).
THE ENTRY OF Styrofoam, glass bottles, aluminum cans, bags, firearms, sharp objects, plastic bags, fireworks and flares is still prohibited.
What time do the Sambadrome gates open?
- Gates open at 7:00 pm, but the parades start at 9:00 pm. Between these times there are the opening shows of the Carnival in Rio.