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Carnaval Globeleza RJ

Carnaval Globeleza RJ - Special Group 2020 (2020)

Special Group 2020 Plot

The 2020 Rio de Janeiro Special Group parades took place between February 23rd and 24th, 2020, at the Marquês de Sapucaí, with exclusive broadcast on TV Globo. The schools in the Special Group in 2020 were, in order of presentation: Estácio de Sá, Viradouro, Mangueira, Paraíso do Tuiuti, Grande Rio, União da Ilha, Portela, São Clemente, Vila Isabel, Salgueiro, Unidos da Tijuca, Mocidade, and Beija-Flor. The grand champion was Unidos do Viradouro, with the theme "Viradouro de Alma Lavada," which honored the Ganhadeiras de Itaupuã. The other champion schools were Grande Rio, Mocidade, Beija-Flor, Salgueiro, and Mangueira, and the schools relegated to the Série A were União da Ilha and Estácio de Sá.

Carnaval Globeleza RJ Special Group 2020 aired on February 23rd, 2020.

Special Group 2020 Episodes

1. Estácio de Sá - Special Group (RJ) - Full parade from 02/23/2020

February 23rd, 20201 hr

The storyline "Stone" speaks about the solid beauty of the material that forms the basis of Planet Earth and shows the various uses of the mineral throughout human history.

2. Viradouro - Special Group (Rio de Janeiro) - Full parade from February 23, 2020

February 23rd, 20201 hr

“Viradouro de alma lavada” will pay homage to the Ganhadeiras de Itapuã, a musical group that emerged from the songs, dances, and beliefs of the washerwomen of the Bahia coast.

3. Mangueira - Special Group (Rio de Janeiro) - Full parade from February 23, 2020

February 23rd, 20201 hr

"The truth will set you free" deals with the return of Jesus Christ to Earth. In the synopsis, the Nazarene identifies with and unites himself with the poorest who suffer from all kinds of prejudice.

4. Paraíso de Tuiuti - Special Group (RJ) - Full parade from 02/23/2020

February 23rd, 20201 hr

"The Saint and the King" depicts the encounter between Dom Sebastião, King of Portugal, and Saint Sebastian, patron saint of Rio de Janeiro.

5. Grande Rio - Special Group (RJ) - Full parade from 02/23/2020

February 23rd, 20201 hr

“Tata Londirá, the song of the caboclo in the quilombo of Caxias” tells the story of Joãozinho da Gomeia, a babalorixá from Bahia who gained fame by receiving artists, ambassadors, and politicians.

6. União da Ilha do Governador - Special Group (RJ) - Full parade from 02/23/2020

February 23rd, 20201 hr

"At life's crossroads, amidst alleys, streets, and lanes, fate is cast: Every man for himself!" speaks of the struggle for a more dignified life.

7. Portela - Special Group (Rio de Janeiro) - Full parade from February 23, 2020

February 23rd, 20201 hr

The school presents the theme "Guajupiá, land without evil" and pays homage to the first peoples who inhabited the state of Rio de Janeiro.

8. Summary: Seven schools parade on the first day of the Special Group in Rio de Janeiro.

February 23rd, 20201 hr

Estácio de Sá, Viradouro, Mangueira, Paraíso do Tuiuti, Grande Rio, União da Ilha and Portela crossed the Sambadrome on Sunday (23).

9. São Clemente - Special Group (RJ) - Full parade from 02/24/2020

February 24th, 20201 hr

The school presents the plot "The Tale of the Vicar" and tells the story of "Brazilian swindling".

10. Vila Isabel - Special Group (Rio de Janeiro) - Full parade from February 24, 2020

February 24th, 20201 hr

The storyline “Giant by its own nature: Jaçanã and an Indian called Brazil” addresses the history of Brasília, starting from an indigenous legend.

11. Salgueiro - Special Group (Rio de Janeiro) - Full parade from February 24, 2020

February 24th, 20201 hr

"The Black King of the Circus Ring" tells the life and work of Benjamin de Oliveira, the first Black clown in Brazil, who would have turned 150 in 2020.

12. Unidos da Tijuca - Special Group (Rio de Janeiro) - Full parade from February 24, 2020

February 24th, 20201 hr

"Where Dreams Live" talks about the natural wonders and those created by human hands in Rio de Janeiro.

13. Mocidade - Special Group (Rio de Janeiro) - Full parade from February 24, 2020

February 24th, 20201 hr

The storyline of "Elza Goddess Soares" highlights the singer's musical talent and her struggles against racism, censorship, and prejudice.

14. Beija Flor - Special Group (Rio de Janeiro) - Full parade from February 24, 2020

February 24th, 20201 hr

"If This Street Were Mine" is the story of roads, routes, and paths that humanity has traveled until arriving at Marquês de Sapucaí.

15. Summary: Six samba schools parade on the second day of the Special Group in Rio de Janeiro.

February 24th, 20201 hr

São Clemente, Vila Isabel, Acadêmicos do Salgueiro, Unidos da Tijuca, Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel and Beija-Flor de Nilópolis crossed the Sambadrome on Monday (24).

All Seasons

Special Group 2026
Feb 15, 2026
Special Group 2024
Feb 11, 2024
Special Group 2023
Feb 19, 2023
Special Group 2022
Apr 22, 2022
Gold Series 2022
Apr 20, 2022
Special Group 2020
Feb 23, 2020
Group A 2020
Feb 20, 2020
Group A 2019
Feb 28, 2019
Special Group 2018
Feb 11, 2018
Group A 2018
Feb 8, 2018
Season 4
Feb 26, 2017
Group A 2017
Feb 23, 2017
Group A 2016
Feb 3, 2016