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  1. Information on Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2025 - official events, carnival dates, blocos, samba schools, parade tickets to the Sambadromo and guide.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rio_CarnivalRio Carnival - Wikipedia

    The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese: Carnaval do Rio de Janeiro) is a festival held every year before Lent; it is considered the biggest carnival in the world, with two million people per day on the streets. The first Carnival festival in Rio occurred in 1723.

  3. Nov 24, 2023 · Planning to visit the Rio de Janeiro Carnival? Here’s everything you need to know - tickets, sambadrome, blocos and more.

  4. Feb 10, 2024 · A pile of film negatives started a collector on an obsession to collect old photos that offer a history of Rio de Janeiro and the event that has made it world famous — carnival.

  5. It’s the main festivity in Brazil which earned the distinction of being “The Greatest Show on Earth.” The Rio Carnival starts on Friday until Tuesday or just a day shy of Ash Wednesday, a significant Catholic tradition which signal the start of Lent.

  6. Jan 16, 2024 · But Jesus’ disciples wouldn’t recognize the Carnaval of today. For eight days (February 9–17, 2024), some 500 blocos (“blocks” where bands play) turn the entire city of Rio de Janeiro into one giant street party whilst more elaborate performances take place in the legendary Sambódromo (Sambadrome).

  7. History and Facts. Everything about the Samba Parade, Street Carnaval and the Party Scene. A reference since 1996. Pre and post Carnaval suggestions. Photos, videos, insights and original material. Based on two decades of professional experience.

  8. Mar 17, 2024 · Known as ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ and taking place in February and March, Rio Carnival brings a riot of colour and joy to Brazil’s 2nd largest city, culminating in hundreds of street parties that fill the city with pulsating samba beats.

  9. Until about three decades ago, the Marquês de Sapucaí Avenue, one of the historic streets of Rio de Janeiro, was the place for the Carnival parade. But the number of spectators and visitors grew so organizers felt it was time to construct structures on both sides of the alley for the tourists.

  10. Experience the greatest show on Earth in Rio de Janeiro. Get the inside scoop on the city's epic Carnival celebration, including what you should know about the hottest Carnival parades and balls.

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