Rio Carnival-Planet's most spectacular Annual Cultural Pagent
The Brazilian Carnival (Portuguese: Carnaval) is an annual celebration in Brazil held 40 days before Easter and marks the beginning of Lent.
Carnival is Rio's main event. It happens at the peak of summer, when Cariocas are at their best. Festivities attract thousands of people from all corners of the world. Carnaval, as spelled in Portuguese, is a 4-day celebration. It starts on Saturday, and ends on Fat Tuesday, or Mardi-Gras.Carnival Sunday is seven weeks before Easter Sunday.
The Samba Parade began in the 30's - first timidly at Praa Onze, and later on Av. Presidente Vargas. It found a permanent home in 1984 at the Sambodrome, a structure in the downtown area. Today Samba Parade is broadcast to dozens of countries, and all Brazilian states. Many people think of it as the greatest show on earth.
There's much more to Carnival than the Samba Parade, though. Street Carnival festivities are loads of fun, free, and they happen all over the city. You are more than welcome to watch and to participate. Don't miss Banda de Ipanema!! It was founded in 1964, and today it's listed as part of the city's cultural heritage, attracting as many as fifteen thousand people!
You gotta have balls if you think this is not enough! Hey, don't get us wrong. We are talking about the fabulous balls that happen at the clubs before, during and after Carnival! Pick out the right parties, and learn the do's and don'ts.
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