This is not just a parade, it is a competition between several schools. The samba school parade usually starts at night and runs until early in the morning, it is the time it takes for all the samba schools of the day to parade and try to win the contest. (Google translate).
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Nice video! you got a great place. Can people actually sit down at the grandstands? How long is the parade in terms of time?
This is not just a parade, it is a competition between several schools. The samba school parade usually starts at night and runs until early in the morning, it is the time it takes for all the samba schools of the day to parade and try to win the contest. (Google translate).