Founded:  1955
Colors:  Green and White
Theme for 2011:  “Parable of the Divine Seed”
Website:  www.mocidadeindependente.com.br
Performing:  Sunday, March 6th, 2011 11:10pm

Another classic samba school and top contender in the elite group, Mocidade has a history steeped in working its way up from a football club to one of the most formidable samba schools in Rio. Though laying under the radar for its first years, the 1970’s saw the schools rise as Castor de Andrade, a bicheiro (bookie mobster), took the school under his wing and brought it new life.

Having won 4 titles in the past, Mocidade is planning another great year with “Parable of the Divine Seed” while addressing the history of agriculture and farming in Brazil, with the promise of religious undertones. Can’t wait to see what they will harvest from this one!

Click the You Tube video to hear their 2011 samba.