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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 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 Rio de Janeiro Carnival - 2022 06:07
Grande Rio (Acadêmicos do Grande Rio) won its first-ever title with a score of 269.9 out of 270. Their parade theme, "Fala, Majeté! Sete Chaves de Exú," paid tribute to Exú , an Afro-Brazilian deity often misunderstood and demonized. The was a landmark event, signaling a defiant
Beija-Flor finished second (269.4), followed by the 2020 champions Viradouro in third place. Beija-Flor finished second (269
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