Photo: Paulo Mumia
Event endedHeld on February 20, 2026 – February 21, 2026
Intendant Magellan Parade 2026 - Third week
The Carnaval of Rio also pulsates in the Intendente Magalhães, stage of the parades of the Silver Series, Bronze and the Evaluation Group. In 2026, the avenue receives samba schools from various regions of the city, with presentations full of color, emotion and community identity.
The Carnaval of Rio also pulsates in the Intendente Magalhães, stage of the parades of the Silver Series, Bronze and the Evaluation Group. In 2026, the avenue receives samba schools from various regions of the city, with presentations full of color, emotion and community identity.
The program begins on 14 February with the Group of the Federation of Blocks. The Silver Series parades on the 15th and 16, the Evaluation Group on the 17, and the Bronze Series enters the avenue on the 20th and 21st February, after the official carnaval.
Throughout the week, dozens of associations strengthen the popular carnaval and make Intendente Magalhães one of the main stages of the party in Rio.
Intendente Magalhães 2026 - Third week
Order of Parades – SERIES BRONZE
20/02 1. Imperial Concentrate
2. Recreio Academics
3. Gold Roses
4. Empire of Braz de Pina
5. Serene Campo Grande
6. Quintine Lion
7. Mine Flower
8. United States of Cosmos
9. Union Cruzmaltin
10. Copacabana Joy
21/02 1. Capricious of Pillars
2. United States of Vila Rica
3. Governor's Island Bull
4. Black Red Emperors
5. Cabuçu United
6. United States of Kennedy Village
7. Fish Academics
8. New Empire
9. Youth of Vicente de Carvalho
10. United Barra da Tijuca
Edition report
Date and time
February 20 – 21
All day
Starts
Friday, February 20
Ends
Saturday, February 21
Admission
Paid admission
Times and conditions may change — please confirm with the organisers.
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