The 2006 Rio de Janeiro Carnaval parades took place in February, with the Série A (formerly Grupo de Acesso) schools parading on Fat Tuesday and the Special Group on Ash Wednesday. Vivi Fernandes, a noted passista (professional samba dancer) and muse, was associated with Unidos do Porto da Pedra (from São Gonçalo) that year.
Photographs from the parade show Vivi Fernandes wearing a elaborate gold and purple costume with large headdress, reflecting the colonial baroque aesthetic of Minas Gerais. Her performance was well-received by specialized samba press (e.g., Sambanet , Galeria do Samba ), highlighting her energy and precise footwork. However, no major controversies or injuries were recorded for her in 2006. carnaval 2006 vivi fernandes
Vivi Fernandes was a featured destaque (highlight figure) for Porto da Pedra. Her role involved performing intricate samba no pé in a luxurious costume on a float or as a ground highlight. In 2006, Porto da Pedra presented the theme "Do Reino Unido de Vila Rica ao Poético Carnaval de São Gonçalo: Porto da Pedra Canta Minas Gerais" (From the United Kingdom of Vila Rica to the Poetic Carnaval of São Gonçalo: Porto da Pedra Sings Minas Gerais). The 2006 Rio de Janeiro Carnaval parades took
For Vivi Fernandes, 2006 was a transitional year—she had previously danced for Beija-Flor and Mangueira and would later gain national fame in the 2010s as a muse for Unidos da Tijuca and on TV reality shows. Her 2006 performance is remembered by niche samba historians as a solid, professional display, but not a career-defining moment. Her performance was well-received by specialized samba press
Porto da Pedra finished 5th place in the Grupo de Acesso (Série A) in 2006, neither promoted to the Special Group nor relegated. The champion that year was São Clemente .
O Dia (RJ carnival coverage, Feb 2006); Galeria do Samba parade database; Samba na Intendente archives. Note: If you intended a different city (e.g., São Paulo, Salvador) or a different role (e.g., drum queen, passista competition), please specify for a more targeted report.