It is important to note that the traditional parades of Grupo Especial, which for years have been held on Carnival Sunday and Monday, have been moved to Friday (4/22) and Saturday (4/23), respectively. The new dates are 4-day long holiday weekend in Brazil, just like the carnival time.
The Access group parades will open the carnival on Wednesday (4/20) and Thursday (4/21). The always lively champions parade will take place on Saturday (4/30).
| Parade Type | Current Tickets | New Ticket Dates |
| Access Group Parade Day 1 |
Fri Feb 25th, 2022 | Wednesday, April 20th, 2022 |
| Access Group Parade Day 2 |
Sat Feb 26th, 2022 | Thursday, April 21st, 2022 |
| Special Group Parade Day 1 |
Sun Feb 27th, 2022 | Friday, April 22nd, 2022 |
| Special Group Parade Day 2 |
Mon, Feb 28th, 2022 | Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 |
| Champions Parade | Sat, Mar 5th, 2022 | Saturday, April 30th, 2022 |
The order of the samba schools of both the special and access groups remains unchanged, even with the postponement of carnival.
See the order of the Special Group and Access Group parades.
The decision to transfer the dates of the Samba parades at the Sambadrome, already foreseen in one of the scenarios, was taken together with the state and municipal health authorities.
Carnival 2022 in April, will follow all the recommendations and enforce the health protocols. The goal is to provide a safe and healthier Rio Carnival event for everyone.
The best show on earth promises! The authorities guarantee that the 2022 Carnival will be the best ever. Fingers crossed!
Tickets purchased will be valid for the new parade dates in April, in the same sectors and times.
Still don't have your ticket for the 2022 carnival? See the options still available in grandstands, boxes, allocated chairs, among others. Camarote tickets for the Folia Tropical, the best at the Sambadrome, are also available for every day in April.
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