the coveted prize would be conquered yet again in the very next year - with such a triumphant debut the group would find itself rapidly compared to the very best among its peers, a samba school to be mindful of and always aiming at the victory. 

the first place would be conquered once more in 1996 and, to this day, mocidade remains among the elite in the special division - more about the g. r. e. s. mocidade independente de padre miguel can be found on the samba school's official website.