# Event Details

- **Event Name**: HELSINKI SAMBA CARNAVAL: Parades & Senate Square Events
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: (ENG below) Helsinki Samba Carnavalin kohokohta, karnevaalikulkueet, starttaavat Senaatintorilta lauantaina 13.6. klo 15. ✨ Ennen kulkueiden lähtöä karnevaaliyleisö pääsee nauttimaan värikkäistä ohjelmanumeroista Senaatintorin lavalla ja portailla klo 11 alkaen. ?

OHJELMA:
08:00 alkaen lavastevaunujen kasaus ja koristelu

11:00–11:20 Lavagem do Carnaval – Tuomiokirkon portailla. Perinteinen brasilialainen seremonia,
jossa tanssijat laskeutuvat Tuomiokirkon portaita alas tanssien ja puhdistaen rappusia. Tapahtuman
suojelija on Brasilian suurlähettiläs. Tule hakemaan oma Bonfim-nauhasi! Tunnettu brasilialainen ranneke toimii toiveen ja onnen symbolina – sidotaan ranteeseen ja tehdään
toive. Kun nauha kuluu puhki, toive toteutuu.

11:20 Lasten esitys – pomppupallo (Nea Civil)

11:30 Capoeira – Força Natural

11:50 Samba Carioca ”pop-up”

12:00 Joulupukki & Santa Claus Holiday Village & Samba de Aurora (Rovaniemi)

12:20 Capoeira – Suomen Capoeiraliitto

12:30 Joulupukki valokuvauspisteellä

12:35 Ravintola Gaucho esittäytyy

12:40 Sambasoitinten esittely – Sami ”Samigo” Kontola

12:55 Makkia Dancers

13:05 Tuomariston esittely. Tiesitkö, että karnevaalikulkue on karnevaalisamban Suomen mestaruuskilpailu? Tuomaristo
saapuu lavalle kertomaan, mitä osa-alueita kilpailussa arvioidaan.

13:15 Sambic Tanssikoulu

13:35 Fantasiapukukisan kärkikolmikko. Perjantaina käydyn Fantasiapukukilpailun upeimpien pukujen esittely

13:45 Rainha do Carnaval & sambakoulujen baterian kuningattaret & passista sekä Megabateria

13:55 Karnevaalikulkueiden avajaisseremonia
-Apulaispormestari Paavo Arhinmäki
-Karnevaalikuninkaalliset Lidiana Barros ja Johannes Holopainen
-Suomen sambakoulujen liiton lippu
-Brasilian suurlähetystön tervehdys
-FECC edustajien tervehdys
-Sambakoulujen lipunkantajaparit
-Lähtölaskenta ja kulkueen avaus


15:00–17:30 SAMBAKULKUEET STARTTAAVAT.

Kulkuejärjestys väliryhmineen:
1. G.R.E.S. Samba Carioca    
2. Tropical Flow (Las Tropicoquetas)
3. G.R.E.S. Força Natural
4. Samba Online
5. G.R.E.S. União da Roseira     
6. Makkia Dancers             
7. G.R.E.S. Império do Papagaio
8. Bloco Canarinhos  
9. G.R.E.S. Samba Tropical (feat. Samba el Gambo)   
10. Dance Sport Studio
11. G.R.E.S. Samba Maracanã       
12. Milagre Studio
13. Samba de Aurora                            
14. Sambic Tanssikoulu         

Kulkueen reitti: Senaatintori - Unioninkatu - Pohjoisesplanadi - Mannerheimintie - Aleksanterinkatu

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The highlight of the Helsinki Samba Carnaval, the carnival parades, will begin from Senate Square on Saturday, June 13 at 3:00 PM. ✨ Before the parades begin, carnival visitors can enjoy colorful performances on the Senate Square stage and steps starting from 11:00 AM. ?

TIMETABLE:
08:00 onwards: assembling and decorating the floats

11:00–11:20 Lavagem do Carnaval – On the steps of the Cathedral. A traditional Brazilian ceremony
where dancers descend the steps of the Cathedral, dancing and cleaning the steps. The event is patronized by the Brazilian Ambassador. Come and get your own Bonfim ribbon!
The famous Brazilian bracelet serves as a symbol of hope and luck – tie it to your wrist and make a wish. When the ribbon wears out, the wish will come true.

11:20 Children's performance – bouncy ball (Nea Civil)

11:30 Capoeira – Força Natural

11:50 Samba Carioca "pop-up"

12:00 Santa Claus & Santa Claus Holiday Village & Samba de Aurora (Rovaniemi)

12:20 Capoeira – Finnish Capoeira Association

12:30 Santa Claus at the photo booth

12:35 Restaurant Gaucho introduces itself

12:40 Introduction to samba instruments – Sami “Samigo” Kontola

12:55 Makkia Dancers

13:05 Jury introduction. Did you know that the carnival parade is the Finnish Carnival Samba Championship? The jury
arrives on stage to explain what areas will be assessed in the competition.

13:15 Sambic Dance School

13:35 Top three of the Fantasy Costume Competition. Presentation of the most amazing costumes from the Fantasy Costume Competition held on Friday

13:45 Rainha do Carnaval & the queens of the samba schools' bateria & passistas and Megabateria

13:55 Opening ceremony of the carnival parades
-Deputy Mayor Paavo Arhinmäki
-Carnival royals Lidiana Barros and Johannes Holopainen
-Flag of the Finnish Samba Schools Association
-Greetings from the Embassy of Brazil
-Greetings from FECC representatives
-Flag bearer couples of samba schools
-Countdown and opening of the procession


15:00–17:30 SAMBA PARADES START.

Parade order:
1. G.R.E.S. Samba Carioca    
2. Tropical Flow (Las Tropicoquetas)
3. G.R.E.S. Força Natural
4. Samba Online
5. G.R.E.S. União da Roseira     
6. Makkia Dancers             
7. G.R.E.S. Império do Papagaio
8. Bloco Canarinhos  
9. G.R.E.S. Samba Tropical (feat. Samba el Gambo)   
10. Dance Sport Studio
11. G.R.E.S. Samba Maracanã       
12. Milagre Studio
13. Samba de Aurora                            
14. Sambic Dnce school

Parade route:
Senate Square → Unioninkatu → Pohjoisesplanadi → Mannerheimintie → Aleksanterinkatu
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/helsinki/helsinki-samba-carnaval-parades-and-senate-square-events/200030161070402
- **Event Categories**: parades, carnivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 362

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Helsinki
- **state**: ES
- **country**: Finland
- **location**: Senaatintori, FI-00170 Helsinki, Suomi
- **lat**: 60.16918
- **long**: 24.95229
- **full address**: Senaatintori, FI-00170 Helsinki, Suomi, Helsinki Downtown Rikoskävelyt, Aleksanterinkatu, FI-00170 Helsinki, Suomi, Helsinki, Finland

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is HELSINKI SAMBA CARNAVAL: Parades & Senate Square Events being held?
  - **A:** HELSINKI SAMBA CARNAVAL: Parades & Senate Square Events takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am at Senaatintori, FI-00170 Helsinki, Suomi, Helsinki Downtown Rikoskavelyt, Aleksanterinkatu, FI-00170 Helsinki, Suomi, Helsinki, Finland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing HELSINKI SAMBA CARNAVAL: Parades & Senate Square Events?
  - **A:** HELSINKI SAMBA CARNAVAL: Parades & Senate Square Events is organized by Helsinki Samba Carnaval (R).
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** HELSINKI SAMBA CARNAVAL: Parades & Senate Square Events is ideal for families, kids, and anyone looking for a fun-filled day of rides, games, and festive entertainment. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Helsinki, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 360+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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