known for finding the inspiration for their work in the natural beauty of brazil, the grande rio design team has also come up with great hymns to rio de janeiro itself.

these themes often highlight the multicultural and diverse background of rio de janeiro, and its status as a true icon of brazil and south america to the rest of the world. 

among some of the most well-known of these parades is one of their first, 'porque sou carioca' (because i am 'carioca'), submitted for the 1990 event.

being extremely well-received it granted the access to the special division, where grande rio stood ever since.