Photos: Brazil's colorful Carnival celebrations begin

Rio de Janeiro's Carnival parade is world famous for the samba dancing, costumes that leave little to the imagination and the magnificent floats that roll down Avenida Marques de Sapucai, also known as the "sambadrome." For the competitors, getting to the big show is months in the making.

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Photos: Brazil's colorful Carnival celebrations begin

Festivals – Page 64 – East Bay Times

Brazilian Council on SAMBA, aware tradução

Brazilian Council on SAMBA, aware tradução

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Rio de Janeiro - Favelas, Carnaval, Samba, rio de janeiro