Watch Rio Carnival Parade at the Sambadrome and benefit from pickup & Drop off from your hotel or cruise ship and the expertise of a professional tour guide. FRONT BOX Tickets are located at the ground level and the seats are numbered. It is the closest place you can be to watch the parade. GRANDSTANDS (Only Sector 9 offers numbered places).Located higger up, you will enjoy a great panoramic view.Sectors 2 to 4: You’ll get an incredible view of the warm-up, get a glimpse of each school’s backstage.Sectors 5 to 11 are in the centre of Sambadrome, providing a complete view of the entire parade. Sector 9 tickets are the most sold because they are the only numbered Grandstand places and they are right next to the DRUMS SECTION RETREAT (one of the highlights).