Porto da Pedra finished 5th place in the Grupo de Acesso (Série A) in 2006, neither promoted to the Special Group nor relegated. The champion that year was São Clemente .
Vivi Fernandes was a featured destaque (highlight figure) for Porto da Pedra. Her role involved performing intricate samba no pé in a luxurious costume on a float or as a ground highlight. In 2006, Porto da Pedra presented the theme "Do Reino Unido de Vila Rica ao Poético Carnaval de São Gonçalo: Porto da Pedra Canta Minas Gerais" (From the United Kingdom of Vila Rica to the Poetic Carnaval of São Gonçalo: Porto da Pedra Sings Minas Gerais). carnaval 2006 vivi fernandes
Photographs from the parade show Vivi Fernandes wearing a elaborate gold and purple costume with large headdress, reflecting the colonial baroque aesthetic of Minas Gerais. Her performance was well-received by specialized samba press (e.g., Sambanet , Galeria do Samba ), highlighting her energy and precise footwork. However, no major controversies or injuries were recorded for her in 2006. Porto da Pedra finished 5th place in the
The 2006 Rio de Janeiro Carnaval parades took place in February, with the Série A (formerly Grupo de Acesso) schools parading on Fat Tuesday and the Special Group on Ash Wednesday. Vivi Fernandes, a noted passista (professional samba dancer) and muse, was associated with Unidos do Porto da Pedra (from São Gonçalo) that year. Her role involved performing intricate samba no pé