Journalist Luciana Picorelli renews her role as “Fora de Série” drum queen at União do Parque Acari for the 2027 Rio Carnival.
União do Parque Acari announced through its social media channels that Luciana Picorelli will remain as the school’s drum queen — titled “Fora de Série” — for the 2027 Rio Carnival. The renewal cements the bond between the journalist and the samba school, which competes in the Série Ouro division of LIGA RJ.
Following a standout parade and a deepening connection with the local community, Luciana has made her mark well beyond the Sambadrome. The role, she says, has become part of who she is.
When I first arrived, it was love at first sight. A lot of people were surprised by how strong the connection was, but those who know me understand: I have a community soul. Acari isn’t just a zip code — it’s an identity. And no one can erase an identity.
Luciana Picorelli, drum queen of União do Parque Acari
Roots that run deeper than carnival
A journalist by training, Luciana found a true sense of belonging at UP Acari. Her ties to the neighborhood go back generations: the daughter and granddaughter of workers who spent years at the Ceasa de Acari market — where her family sold fish and ice — she has carried an emotional connection to the area since childhood.
That family history makes the relationship even more meaningful. For Luciana, Acari is not just the home of a samba school — it is a place of memory and affection.
Loyalty above all offers
Known for her charisma and commanding stage presence, Luciana has also addressed interest from other samba schools. Her answer has been unambiguous.
I am loyal to the school I chose for myself. I’ve received invitations from other schools, but I believe that in carnival, anything goes — but not everything is worth it. My commitment is to UP Acari.
Luciana Picorelli
Luciana Picorelli‘s return means more than a renewed contract. It signals the strengthening of a genuine bond between the queen, the percussion section, and the community — a relationship built on time, identification, mutual respect, and a shared passion for samba.
Event Info
- School: União do Parque Acari
- Division: Série Ouro, LIGA RJ
- Drum Queen: Luciana Picorelli
- Title: “Fora de Série” (Beyond Compare)
- Carnival: 2027
