Tag Archives: Carnivale

União da Ilha do Governador

Posted on December 14, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded:  1953 Colors: Blue, Red & White Theme for 2011:  “The mystery of life” Website: http://www.gresuniaodailha.com.br Performing:  Monday, March 7th, 2011 9:00pm 2010 Finish: 11th place The year 2011 will be an exciting one for União da Ilha as they … Continue reading →

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São Clemente

Posted on December 13, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

Founded:  1961 Colors:  Gold and Black Theme for 2011:  “Yours, mine, our Rio, blessed by God and beautiful by nature” Website:  http://www.saoclemente.com.br Performing:  Sunday, March 6th, 2011 9:00pm In 2010, São Clemente won their division (Access group) with a near … Continue reading →

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The Gods of Carnival: Rio’s Samba Schools

Posted on December 12, 2010 by WanderLustJeff

The Carnival parade in the Sambadrome is by far the biggest, most celebrated and decorated aspect of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Spanning over a kilometer long, the purpose-built Sambadrome houses over 50,000 revelers on either side of the long … Continue reading →

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