On March 8, 2011, the big parade brought only three groups and saw the victory of the Cruzeiros do Norte, dethroning the Flores do Mindelo, winners of the last editions.

Carnival Queen 2011: Daianira Duarte (Cruzeiros do Norte)
King of Carnival 2011: Eric Gomes (Cruzeiros do Norte)
1st Princess: Eneida Vitória (Flores do Mindelo)
2nd Princess: Suzilene Pires (Sonhos Sem Limites)
Flag bearer (Porte-bandeira): Laurinda dos Santos (Flores do Mindelo)
Master of Ceremony (Mestre-Sala): Daniel Vitória (Flores do Mindelo)
Best Float: Cruzeiros do Norte, "Início do Carnaval"
Best Music: "Roda Baiana" (Constantino Cardoso) - Flores do Mindelo

Photos

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Samba Tropical

Big parade