Virginia Fonseca Confirmed as Queen of Drums for Acadêmicos do Grande Rio Carnival 2026
Virginia Fonseca has been named queen of drums for Acadêmicos do Grande Rio, with preparations underway for Carnival 2026 including her official coronation and physical readiness.
- • Virginia Fonseca officially appointed as queen of drums for Acadêmicos do Grande Rio for Carnival 2026.
- • She replaces Paolla Oliveira, who stepped down from the position.
- • Official coronation ceremony was held on September 20, 2025, at the school's headquarters in Duque de Caxias.
- • Preparations for Carnival include massages and physical conditioning before technical rehearsals.
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Virginia Fonseca has been officially announced as the queen of drums for the renowned samba school Acadêmicos do Grande Rio for the upcoming Carnival 2026. The official invitation to Fonseca followed a strategic meeting held at Cidade do Samba, which emphasized the theme of "innovation" for the carnival parade. She succeeds Paolla Oliveira, who stepped down from the prestigious role.\n\nThe coronation ceremony for Virginia took place on September 20, 2025, at the Grande Rio samba school's headquarters in Duque de Caxias, marking an important milestone in her preparations for the event. Leading up to Carnival, Fonseca has been actively preparing, including engaging in specialized massages intended to ready her physically for the demanding technical rehearsals and performances.\n\nHer appointment marks a fresh and exciting chapter for Acadêmicos do Grande Rio as they look forward to the Carnival on May 22, 2026, with Virginia playing a prominent role in one of Brazil’s most significant cultural celebrations. This decision reflects the school's aspirations to bring innovation and renewed energy to their parade.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
