G.R.E.S. União de Maricá is a samba school from the coastal city of Maricá in Rio de Janeiro state, founded in 1959. The name translates to "Union of Maricá," reflecting its local roots.
Their samba-enredo songs for Carnival parades include "Mistérios da Meia Noite" from 2017, which dealt with dreams and midnight secrets. Other recent parade themes include "Samba-Enredo 2019 - Nelson Gonçalves, o Autorretrato do Rei do Rádio" and "Samba-Enredo 2020 - Nos Tempos Idos."
Like many samba schools, União de Maricá has faced financial challenges that have affected their parade participation. The school has continued with support from its members and local community.
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