It`s helpful to understand that parade in Portuguese is desfile. It’s a serious contest among different neighborhoods, divided into three leagues that vie for top ranking following the annual carnival parades.
Preparations for the big Rio Samba Parade start in the year preceding Carnaval, with each samba school counts with thousands of supporters to make it happen. Months before the parade, a theme is chosen at every samba school. Then, after a fierce competition Continue reading »




