In 2015 the grand parade took place on Tuesday February 17, with festivities starting on Friday... 13. Oh my God we all almost died it's horriiiible.

Group ranking
1. Vindos do Oriente
2. Monte Sossego
3. Cruzeiros do Norte
4. Flores do Mindelo

Special award to Fernando Nóia, designer of the 2015 Queen's costume

Carnival Queen 2015: Nélida Verissimo (Cruzeiros do Norte)
King of Carnival 2015: Odair Pereira (Monte Sossego)
1st Princess: Valéria Lopes da Luz (Cruzeiros do Norte)
2nd Princess: Joceline Rocha (Monte Sossego)
Flag bearer ("Porte-bandeira"): Neusa Maniche (Monte Sossego)
Master of Ceremony ("Mestre-Sala"): João Carlos do Rosário (Cruzeiros do Norte)
Drum Queen: Viviane Fortes - Flores do Mindelo
Best float (Carro): Monte Sossego
Best music: "Gênio sonhador" (Constantino Cardoso) - Monte Sossego

Photos

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