Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Carnival 2023. Welcome to the vibrant world of Rio Carnaval parade, where samba schools from across the city compete for victory in a dazzling display of creativity.

We were lucky to have our friend Johana — a samba teacher and musa — take us behind the scenes this year as her samba school, Porto da Pedra, vies for the winning spot of the night. Victory in the Carnival parade comes with fame, glory, and money, so competition is fierce between the samba schools. Preparation for the parade takes an entire year and is a culmination of community effort and creativity.

Join us in Rio de Janeiro's legendary Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí as we witness one of the world’s greatest spectacle — Brazil's biggest Carnaval parade and arguably the biggest party in the world. You'll learn about the rich culture and traditions behind Rio Carnaval, the hard work that samba schools put into creating a winning performance (creating an original theme for the parade procession, writing an original song, or samba-enredo, each year, and designing colorful, elaborate costumes that align with the overall story), and how they are judged during the parade.

Everything about Rio Carnival is visually stunning, full of tradition, culture, and history, and 100% maximalist in every way.

Spoiler alert: Johana's samba school Porto da Pedra ends up winning the night.

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