# Unidos da Ponte preparations for 2027 Carnival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/unidos-da-ponte-preparations-for-2027-carnival
> Updated: 2026-09-02T22:57:28.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The samba school Unidos da Ponte has announced key figures for its 2027 Carnival parade.

Lawyer and influencer Grazi Xavier was crowned the school’s ‘Rainha de Bateria’ (Drum Queen). Her coronation featured three distinct costumes designed by Douglas Kyarah, including an indigenous-inspired ensemble with extensive beadwork and over 5,000 hand-applied crystals.

Following this, fitness model Ximene Barbosa was named the school’s muse. Barbosa, who resides in Portugal, noted that the school’s theme, ‘TYBYRA’, holds personal significance due to her indigenous ancestry and serves as a connection to her cultural roots.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Ximene Barbosa named muse for Unidos da Ponte for 2027 Carnival

Fitness model Ximene Barbosa will debut as the muse for Unidos da Ponte during the 2027 Carnival at Marquês de Sapucaí.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ximene-barbosa-named-muse-for-unidos-da-ponte-for-2027-carnival

### 2026-08-24: Grazi Xavier crowned Unidos da Ponte drum queen for 2027 Carnival

Lawyer and influencer Grazi Xavier has been crowned the new drum queen for Unidos da Ponte for the 2027 Carnival season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grazi-xavier-crowned-unidos-da-ponte-drum-queen-for-2027-carnival

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