Rio Grande Parade
2001

The parade was held in the neighborhood as a protest. They finished 6th in the judging.   The top 5 groups are invited to parade in the Parade of Champions, held in the Sambodormo (sambadrome).  The Parade of Champions is held weekend after Carnaval .

 

 

Handing out roses before the parade

Rocketman started the parade .

He flew in a Flash Gordon type person flying machine.

The Parade begins.

The Batteria