The year 2020 was not easy for anyone, and the Rio de Janeiro samba schools were no exception. Carnival is the largest public celebration in the world, it is the great universal celebration, the nature of this celebration is to bring people together to celebrate and celebrate life, an explosion of energy that drives away evil.
Due to the nature of this festival, it is impossible for it to take place during a pandemic, carnival is synonymous with crowds and agglomerations, 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 decided to postpone the greatest show on earth (Rio de Janeiro Samba School Parade).
What is the date of Carnival, what month will it be?
July was the month chosen to enjoy the 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 July 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th, with Saturday July 16th being the champions' parade.
Everything indicates that it will happen in July, but it is worth remembering that this date may be changed again, everything will depend on the development 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 half of the year, probably October.
The most positive point is that there is a consensus among all parties to hold the carnival out of season.

Rio de Janeiro Street Carnival has been cancelled in 2021
The street carnival was not as lucky as the samba school parade, it was canceled definitively and will only return in 2022.
With great sadness, but at the same time with great responsibility, the Blocos ask people to stay home during Carnival, avoid crowds and wait until 2022 to celebrate in style the return of the long-awaited and desired Street Carnival. Some Blocos are already preparing to hold virtual presentations and thus bring a little joy to the Brazilian people who suffered so much in 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 been confirmed yet and this will only happen after the vaccine.
What will the Carnival holiday be like in 2021?
Holidays will be maintained in the national calendar, nothing will change.
When do ticket sales for Carnival 2021 in Rio begin?
As soon as the event is official, RIO CARNIVAL TICKETS ticket sales will begin (Grandstands, Boxes, Covered Boxes, Boxes, VIP Boxes and Track chairs).
VIP box tickets
The Camarotes arrive with many 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 School Parade.
You can purchase your ticket through this link (Click here)
Samba Schools
THE The Rio de Janeiro State Government will provide resources for Samba Schools Access Group and 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 underprivileged communities.
The schools have lost all their sources of income: sponsors, TV rights, and the funds generated by the samba school rehearsals, which are not expected to return in the short term. Managing a samba school is not an easy job, with high fixed costs for maintaining the warehouses, employees, and courts.
Despite the countless difficulties, the spirit of Brazilians is indestructible, with a lot of drive, passion and love for samba, the samba schools of Rio de Janeiro are already planning the resumption of 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 will 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:
- ACADEMICS OF VICAR GENERAL
- ROCINHA ACADEMICS
- UNITED OF THE BRIDGE
- UNITED OF PORT OF PEDRA
- CUBANGO ACADEMICS
- REBIRTH OF JACAREPAGUÁ
- SERRANO EMPIRE.
Access Group Saturday 9th July:
- ACADEMICS OF SOSSEGO
- INNOCENTS OF PURPLE BELFORD
- UNITED OF BANGU
- ACADEMICS OF SANTA CRUZ
- EMPRESS OF LEOPOLDIN
- UNITED OF FATHER MIGUEL
- TIJUCA EMPIRE.
Special Group Sunday 10th July:
- INTERNATIONAL SÁ
- TURNING DOOR
- HOSE
- TUIUTI PARADISE
- GREAT RIVER
- UNION OF THE ISLAND
Special Group Monday 11th July:
- SAINT CLEMENT
- ISABEL VILLAGE
- WILLOW
- UNITED OF TIJUCA
- YOUTH
- HUMMINGBIRD
Tips for enjoying Rio Carnival in 2021
We usually advise those who wish to visit Rio de Janeiro during Carnival to make reservations for flights, hotels, tickets and tours in advance, this way they 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 the final confirmation of the event.
Follow the news regularly through our website, Instagram and Facebook to make the most of this unique event and make the most of your time and money.
Conclusion
Schools are preparing to parade mid-year, but health authorities will have the final say.
The 2021 Street Carnival has been cancelled and will only return in 2022
Efficiency in vaccinating the population will be essential for the event to take place.
Rio Carnival Tickets will be posting all the information you need.