The highlight of Rio Carnival is undoubtedly the Rio Carnival Parade called the Samba Parade or Samba Schools Parade, a totally unique event in the world!
The Rio Samba Parade
is the review of a fierce competition between the Rio samba schools. The judges and spectators watch the principal parades in the Sambodromo, which was especially built for this event. See how it is judged.
The Rio Samba Parade is very distinct from all other street parades held at some other places in the world. The event is broadcast live to several countries.
The Rio Samba Parade is not a street event where people move
chaotically about as they like, but more of a highly orchestrated show
of vast proportions. Every parader has a specific role and place
according to his costume in a particular wing, of a particular section
of the samba school he/she is parading in support of.
Each year the schools chooses a different theme for the Samba
Parade. It can be a celebration of a particular period, or, famous
figures of Brazilian history. It may highlight a special event or speak
of anything that might move the spirit and imagination; like a special
animal, or one of the elements; water or fire, etc. The school has to
illustrate the chosen theme through all its work:
- the samba tunes, which are especially written for that year;
- the richly decorated floats and costumes of their 3,000 to 5,000 parading members designed by the school's Carnival Designer (the so called Carnavalesco).
Every school's parade is highly organized and designed. They line
up in a unique way to present their pageant. The schools are divided
into a number of sections and each section has a number of wings of
about 100 people wearing the same costume. Sometimes even 2 wings
(approx. 200 people) have the same costume.
Source: http://www.rio-carnival.net/samba_parade/samba_parade.php
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