Samba schools
Mocidade honors Rita Lee in 2026 Carnival parade
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The samba school Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel opened the second night of Rio's Carnival parades on February 16, 2026, at Marquês de Sapucaí, with an enredo dedicated to singer Rita Lee, known as the Patroness of Freedom. The tribute highlighted the artist's life, irreverence, and activism, who passed away in 2023 at age 75, without using animal-origin materials. Figures like widower Roberto de Carvalho and actresses Lilia Cabral and Mel Lisboa joined the parade.
Mocidade Alegre won the São Paulo Carnival 2026 with 269.8 points, claiming its 13th title in a tight point-by-point tally at the Anhembi Sambódromo. The school paid tribute to actress Léa Garcia through its enredo 'Malunga Léa – Rapsódia de uma Deusa Negra'. Rosas de Ouro and Águia de Ouro were relegated to the Access Group.
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The samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói presented on Sunday (15) an enredo honoring President Lula, narrating his journey from birth in Caetés to the Presidency. The parade sparked debates on early electoral propaganda and included satires of opponents, with Lula attending and greeting the group afterward.