Unidos do Porto da Pedra
Founded 1978 in the Porto da Pedra neighborhood of Sao Goncalo, across Guanabara Bay. Symbol is a tiger. Paraded 2025 Serie Ouro. Quadra life, bateria rehearsals and carnival parade prep make the school a year-round neighborhood club, not only a February spectacle.
Tiger mascot; Sao Goncalo's flagship school
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Other brazilian samba schools
One of the most iconic and traditional samba schools in Brazil, founded April 28, 1928 by Carlos Cachaca, Cartola and Ze Espinguela on the Morro da Mangueira. Member of the 2025 Grupo Especial; the green-and-pink came from the Rancho do Arrepiado of Laranjeiras. 20-time Rio Carnival champion.
The oldest active samba school in Rio, founded April 11, 1923 in Oswaldo Cruz. Known as 'A Majestade do Samba'. Symbol is the eagle; colors reference the mantle of Nossa Senhora da Conceicao. Rio Carnival's all-time greatest champion with 22 titles; paraded Grupo Especial 2025.
Founded March 5, 1953 by the merger of Morro do Salgueiro schools Depois Eu Digo and Azul e Branco. Quadra on Rua Silva Telles, Andarai. Famed for the motto 'Nem melhor, nem pior, apenas uma escola diferente' and never having been relegated from the Grupo Especial. Paraded 2025 Grupo Especial.
Founded December 25, 1948 in Nilopolis, on the outskirts of Rio. One of the wealthiest and most decorated schools, 14-time Rio Carnival champion. Paraded 2025 Grupo Especial; symbol is the hummingbird (beija-flor).
Founded March 6, 1959 by pharmacist Amaury Jorio in Ramos. Named in homage to Empress Leopoldina. Paraded 2025 Grupo Especial; took the 2023 championship with the Lula-themed 'Lampiao do Sertao'.
Founded December 31, 1931 by the merger of four blocos from Casa Branca, Formiga, Borel and Ilha dos Velhacos at the foot of Morro do Borel. Symbol is the peacock, inspired by the Borel & Cia cigarette factory logo. Paraded 2025 Grupo Especial.