The carnival is a mixture of feelings, an explosion of joy. We can say that is the greatest show on Earth. Watch the parades of the samba schools is living a time of dreams and fantasy. Jump, vibrate along with members of parades, the singing of each samba school in the avenue, you can see a show of colors and sounds, music and harmony, and dance movements, a true celebration of joy. For one hour and twenty minutes each school exhibits the beautiful creativity of its carnival, with showing strength, brightness and motion. Fruit of work done by each community during the year!

An event with unique features that attract the presence of thousands of people in the Sambadrome for the days of parades. Come live and enjoy the thrill of these moments that will be unforgettable.

* Parade of Champions on 03/12/2011 with the first 6 schools winning.

Start of Parade	03/06 - Sunday	03/07 - Monday
9:00 pm	São Clemente	União da Ilha
22:05 pm / 22:22 pm	Imperatriz	Salgueiro
23:10 pm / 23:44 pm	Mocidade	Portela
0:15 am / 1:06 am	Unidos da Tijuca	Grande Rio
1:20 am / 2:28 am	Vila Isabel	Porto da Pedra
2:25 am / 3:50 am	Mangueira	Beija-flor