In 2012, the grand parade took place on February 21. If you wanted to discover this edition in photos, please read the paragraphs below.

Carnival Queen 2012: Irene Ferreira (Cruzeiros do Norte)
King of Carnival 2012: Kelvin Rocha (Cruzeiros do Norte)
1st Princess: Eneida Vitória (Flores do Mindelo)
2nd Princess: Risoleta Costa (Cruzeiros do Norte)
Flag bearer (Porte-bandeira): Zurana Filomeno (Cruzeiros do Norte)
Master of Ceremony (Mestre-Sala): Isael do Rosário (Monte Sossego)
Best float (Carro): Cruzeiros do Norte
Best Music: "Um tapa pa marinheira Dulce" ("Um slap pa marinheira Dulce") (Constantino Cardoso) - Estrelas do Mar
Special Prize to Fernando Morais (design of the queen's and king's costumes)

Photos

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Samba Tropical

Grand Parade