The high spot of Rio's fun-in-the-sun calendar, Carnival is closely identified with the nation's roots and traditions.From Friday evening through to the following Tuesday, Carnival revelers dance through the streets. The highlight is undoubtedly the world-famous Samba School Parade in the Sambadrome downtown.
This is surely the world's largest and liveliest street festival. Months of intensive preparation include sewing elaborate costumes, rehearsing at the samba schools and try-outs for neighborhood samba groups.Rio gears up for the great day, eager to welcome visitors with typical Carioca warmth. Sorrounded by a dazzling array of costumes and floats, quick-footed samba stars dance to the driving percussion beat of deafening drums as the public cheers.
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