Mayor Eduardo Paes handed the ceremonial keys to the city to King Momo (Wilson Dias da Costa Neto) on April 20, officially opening the festival and declaring "the greatest show on Earth is back". Historical & Cultural Significance
Beija-Flor finished second (269.4), followed by the 2020 champions Viradouro in third place. Rio de Janeiro Carnival - 2022 06:07
The was a landmark event, signaling a defiant return to celebration after a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally scheduled for February, the festivities were postponed to April 20–30, 2022 , due to a surge in the Omicron variant. Mayor Eduardo Paes handed the ceremonial keys to