it is not a competition like the other sambódromo parades, as the six best samba schools, the champion and the five runners-up, parade once more - this time to celebrate their achievements.

the parade is an all-night event with the 6th best samba school performing first, the 5th best performing second, up to the winner that parades last.

the atmosphere of the champions parade is much more relaxed than the competition parades, the tickets are less expensive and the sambódromo is not as crowded - the parade is a magnificent show as rio's top samba schools display their talents.