​the thematic blocs of group 2 gather some of the best thematic blocks in rio, and while they are not the top tiers in their category, the always put up a great show, as they try to be promoted to group 1 - just one step away from samba schools status.

some of the blocos de enredo that are part or have been part of grupo 2 include boêmios de inhaúma, colibri de mesquita, infantes da piedade, mocidade unida de manguariba, novo horizonte, raízes da tijuca, unidos do alto da boa vista, and the unidos da laureano.

visitors who wish to see these parades can do so on the saturday of carnival week at 8 pm along estrada intendente magalhães, madureira.