Grupo Especial 2020
Carnaval Globeleza RJ
Os desfiles do Grupo Especial do Rio de Janeiro em 2020 foram realizados entre os dias 23 e 24 de fevereiro de 2020, na Marquês de Sapucaí, com transmissão exclusiva da TV Globo. As escolas do Grupo Especial em 2020 foram, por ordem de apresentação: Estácio de Sá, Viradouro, Mangueira, Paraíso do Tuiuti, Grande Rio, União da Ilha, Portela, São Clemente, Vila Isabel, Salgueiro, Unidos da Tijuca, Mocidade e Beija-Flor. A grande campeã foi a Unidos do Viradouro, com o enredo "Viradouro de Alma Lavada", que homenageou as Ganhadeiras de Itaupuã. As outras escolas campeãs foram Grande Rio, Mocidade, Beija-Flor, Salgueiro e Mangueira, e as escolas rebaixadas para a Série A foram a União da Ilha e a Estácio de Sá.
Episódios
Estácio de Sá - Special Group (RJ) - Full parade from 02/23/2020
The storyline "Stone" speaks about the solid beauty of the material that forms the basis of Planet Earth and shows the various uses of the mineral throughout human history.
Viradouro - Special Group (Rio de Janeiro) - Full parade from February 23, 2020
“Viradouro de alma lavada” will pay homage to the Ganhadeiras de Itapuã, a musical group that emerged from the songs, dances, and beliefs of the washerwomen of the Bahia coast.
Mangueira - Special Group (Rio de Janeiro) - Full parade from February 23, 2020
"The truth will set you free" deals with the return of Jesus Christ to Earth. In the synopsis, the Nazarene identifies with and unites himself with the poorest who suffer from all kinds of prejudice.
Paraíso de Tuiuti - Special Group (RJ) - Full parade from 02/23/2020
"The Saint and the King" depicts the encounter between Dom Sebastião, King of Portugal, and Saint Sebastian, patron saint of Rio de Janeiro.
Grande Rio - Special Group (RJ) - Full parade from 02/23/2020
“Tata Londirá, the song of the caboclo in the quilombo of Caxias” tells the story of Joãozinho da Gomeia, a babalorixá from Bahia who gained fame by receiving artists, ambassadors, and politicians.
União da Ilha do Governador - Special Group (RJ) - Full parade from 02/23/2020
"At life's crossroads, amidst alleys, streets, and lanes, fate is cast: Every man for himself!" speaks of the struggle for a more dignified life.
Portela - Special Group (Rio de Janeiro) - Full parade from February 23, 2020
The school presents the theme "Guajupiá, land without evil" and pays homage to the first peoples who inhabited the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Summary: Seven schools parade on the first day of the Special Group in Rio de Janeiro.
Estácio de Sá, Viradouro, Mangueira, Paraíso do Tuiuti, Grande Rio, União da Ilha and Portela crossed the Sambadrome on Sunday (23).
São Clemente - Special Group (RJ) - Full parade from 02/24/2020
The school presents the plot "The Tale of the Vicar" and tells the story of "Brazilian swindling".
Vila Isabel - Special Group (Rio de Janeiro) - Full parade from February 24, 2020
The storyline “Giant by its own nature: Jaçanã and an Indian called Brazil” addresses the history of Brasília, starting from an indigenous legend.
Salgueiro - Special Group (Rio de Janeiro) - Full parade from February 24, 2020
"The Black King of the Circus Ring" tells the life and work of Benjamin de Oliveira, the first Black clown in Brazil, who would have turned 150 in 2020.
Unidos da Tijuca - Special Group (Rio de Janeiro) - Full parade from February 24, 2020
"Where Dreams Live" talks about the natural wonders and those created by human hands in Rio de Janeiro.
Mocidade - Special Group (Rio de Janeiro) - Full parade from February 24, 2020
The storyline of "Elza Goddess Soares" highlights the singer's musical talent and her struggles against racism, censorship, and prejudice.
Beija Flor - Special Group (Rio de Janeiro) - Full parade from February 24, 2020
"If This Street Were Mine" is the story of roads, routes, and paths that humanity has traveled until arriving at Marquês de Sapucaí.
Summary: Six samba schools parade on the second day of the Special Group in Rio de Janeiro.
São Clemente, Vila Isabel, Acadêmicos do Salgueiro, Unidos da Tijuca, Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel and Beija-Flor de Nilópolis crossed the Sambadrome on Monday (24).
