Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2021 – Has it been cancelled? What month will it be? All you need to know

The year 2020 was not easy for anyone, and Rio de Janeiro's samba schools were no exception. Carnival is the biggest public party in the world, it is the great universal celebration, the nature of this party is to bring people together to celebrate and celebrate life, an explosion of energy that scares away evil.

Due to the characteristics of this party, it is impossible for it to happen in times of pandemic, carnival is synonymous with crowds and crowds, and an inexplicable popular passion.

In addition to the people in the street blocks, each samba school has more than five thousand members.

Rio Carnival 2021 has been postponed

In a virtual meeting between Liesa (Independent League of samba schools), Samba Schools, Health Department, Tourism Department, businesspeople and event organizers it was decided to postpone the biggest show on earth (Rio de Janeiro Samba Schools Parade).

 

What is the date of Carnival, what month will it be?

July was the month chosen to enjoy holidays in Europe and North America, as well as the winter holidays we have in Brazil and Latin America.

Carnival dates in Rio de Janeiro 2021

The new dates for the carnival parade are the 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th of July, Saturday the 16th of July will be the champions' parade.

Everything indicates that it will happen in July, but it is worth remembering that this date could be modified again, everything will depend on the evolution of the much-awaited vaccine against Covid 19.

The second option if the population is not vaccinated, is to postpone Carnival

Possible dates for mid-second semester, probably October.

The most positive point is that there is a consensus between all parties to hold the carnival out of season.

Rio de Janeiro Street Carnival was canceled in 2021

The Street Carnival was not as lucky as the samba school parade, it was permanently canceled and will only return in 2022.

With great sadness, but at the same time with great responsibility, the Blocos ask people to stay at home during Carnival, to avoid crowds and wait until 2022 to celebrate the return of the long-awaited and desired Street Carnival in style. Some Blocks are already preparing to make virtual presentations and thus bring a little joy to the Brazilian people who have suffered so much this year 2020.

Health authorities are also studying the possibility of the blocks performing throughout the year on the streets of Rio on weekends, but nothing has yet been confirmed and this will only happen after the vaccine.

How is the Carnival holiday in 2021?

Holidays will be maintained in the national calendar, nothing will change.

When will ticket sales start for Carnival 2021 in Rio?

As soon as the event is made official, RIO CARNIVAL TICKETS Ticket sales will begin (Bleachers, Frisas, Covered Frisas, Boxes, VIP Boxes and Track seats).

Box tickets

The Cabins arrive with lots of new features and excellent prices.

The sambadrome has also undergone renovations and will be more comfortable to receive people who wish to watch the Samba Schools Parade.

You can purchase your ticket through this link (Click here)

Samba Schools

The government of the State of Rio de Janeiro will provide resources for Samba Schools of the Access Group and the Special Group to overcome the difficult times caused by the pandemic.

In addition to being an incredible party, Carnival is an industry that generates thousands of jobs, especially for people from needy communities.

The schools lost all their sources of income: sponsors, TV rights, and the resources generated from samba school rehearsals, which are not expected to return in the short term. Managing a samba school is not an easy job, the fixed cost is high to maintain its sheds, employees and courts.

Despite the countless difficulties, the spirit of Brazilians is indestructible, with a lot of courage, passion and love for samba, the samba schools in Rio de Janeiro are already planning to resume their activities with the optimism that characterizes the people of Rio, it will not be easy, but nothing has ever been easy for samba and countless other obstacles have already been overcome.

Which Samba Schools will participate in the 2021 Carnival parade?

In total, 28 samba schools participate in the Carnival Parade (15 from the Access Group and 13 from the Special Group). The order of the Parade has not been defined, but each School already knows the day of its presentation.

Access Group Friday July 8th:

• VIGARY GENERAL ACADEMICS
• ROCINHA ACADEMIC
• UNITED BRIDGE
• UNITED DO PORTO DA PEDRA
• CUBANGO ACADEMICS
• REBORN OF JACAREPAGUÁ
• MOUNTAIN EMPIRE.

Access Group Saturday 9th July:

• SOSSEGO ACADEMICS
• INNOCENTS OF PURPLE BELFORD
• BANGU UNITED
• SANTA CRUZ ACADEMICS
• EMPRESS LEOPOLDINENSE
• UNITED OF FATHER MIGUEL
• TIJUCA EMPIRE.

Special Group Sunday 10th July:

• ESTÁCIO DE SÁ
• VIRADOURO
• HOSE
• TUIUTI PARADISE
• BIG RIVER
• UNION OF THE ISLAND

Special Group Monday 11th July:

• SAN CLEMENTE
• VILA ISABEL
• WILLOW TREE
• UNITED TIJUCA
• YOUTH
• HUMMINGBIRD

Tips for enjoying Rio Carnival in 2021

We normally advise those who wish to visit Rio de Janeiro during Carnival to book flights, hotels, tickets and tours in advance, this way you will get better rates, but Carnival 2021 will be an atypical Parade as it will be a post-pandemic Carnival.

To make any reservation, wait for definitive confirmation of the event.

Follow the news regularly on our website, Instagram and Facebook to make the most of this unique event and give value for your time and money.

Conclusion

Schools are preparing to parade mid-year, but health authorities will have the last word.

The 2021 Street Carnival has been canceled and will only return in 2022

Efficiency in vaccinating the population will be essential for the event to happen.

Rio Carnival Tickets will be posting all the information you need.