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