Flames, feathers and teeth are distinguished in the spectacular parade

The Sambi Sambi School is crowned the winner of the famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade Parade Parade.

A thousand gathered at the giant sambadrome arena in the city to watch the top 12 Samba schools fight for this year’s title.

Beija-Flor was crowned Wednesday’s winner for the 15th time, closely defeating the second ranked Grande Rio.

His performance was a tribute to his late director Louis Fernando Ribeiro to Karmo, better known as Laela, who died in June 2021 with Covid-19.

While the all-encompassing theme of the Beki Floro parade was a tribute to his late director, she also included floats with pyrotechnic displays and dancers dressed as devils.

Performances are evaluated over 10 categories according to a total of 40 judges.

One of the best 12 samba schools competing for the title was Paraíso Do Tuiuti, whose dancers parade in stormy feathers.

Among the incredible variety of costumes and performances, the ghosts of Villa Isabel, lined entirely in white, were a counterpoint to the kaleidoscopic costumes characteristic of the Rio carnival.

Performers from the Grande Rio Samba School, which approached a second behind Peking Flor, followed the attention of the parade.

Motsidade pleased viewers with a giant puppet.

Many of the Motsidade’s dancers wore futuristic costumes inspired by his themed song, which this year was entitled to the future – there are no restrictions to dream.

Imperatriz came to third this year with a parade that included revelators decorated with gold and white skulls.

The Samba School pays tribute to the legendary Brazilian musician Milton Nicheto. The 82-year-old song singer waved on the crowd during the parade.

Despite its impressive fabrics, the Unidos de Padre Miguel has come last year and therefore will not compete at the highest level in 2026.

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