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Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is like none other
Revelry, Samba and culture
Updated 12:07 pm, Tuesday, February 28, 2017
A reveller performs with the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
A reveller performs with the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Actress Julianne Trevisol dances during Grande Rio performance at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival at Sambodromo on February 26, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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... moreA reveller of the Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school performs during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
A reveller of the Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school performs during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
A reveller of the Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school performs during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
A reveller of the Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school performs during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revelers attend the Simpatia e Quase Amor 'bloco', or street party, on the third official day of Carnival along Ipanema beach on February 26, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Up to 70 cities and towns in Brazil are believed to have canceled festivities for Carnival this year amidst a severe recession in the country.
lessRevelers attend the Simpatia e Quase Amor 'bloco', or street party, on the third official day of Carnival along Ipanema beach on February 26, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Up to 70 cities and towns in Brazil
... moreRevellers of the Grande Rio samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of the Grande Rio samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Brazilian comedian and television personality Sabrina Sato performs with the Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
lessBrazilian comedian and television personality Sabrina Sato performs with the Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on
... moreA reveller of the Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school performs during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 26, 2017.
A reveller of the Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school performs during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 26, 2017.
A reveller of Beija-Flor performs during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
A reveller of Beija-Flor performs during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
A performer dances during Paraiso do Tuiuti performance at the Rio Carnival at Sambodromo on February 26, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A performer dances during Paraiso do Tuiuti performance at the Rio Carnival at Sambodromo on February 26, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A reveller of the Academicos do Salgueiro samba school performs during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
A reveller of the Academicos do Salgueiro samba school performs during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of the Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of the Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
A reveller of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school performs during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
A reveller of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school performs during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
The leader of the Kayapo indigenous people Raoni Metuktire (2-R), Megaron Txucarramae (R) and other indigenous leaders parade with the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
lessThe leader of the Kayapo indigenous people Raoni Metuktire (2-R), Megaron Txucarramae (R) and other indigenous leaders parade with the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school during the first night of Rio's
... moreThe leader of the Kayapo indigenous people Raoni Metuktire (L) and Megaron Txucarramae parade with the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
lessThe leader of the Kayapo indigenous people Raoni Metuktire (L) and Megaron Txucarramae parade with the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de
... moreRevellers of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school perform atop a float during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school perform atop a float during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Dancers perform during the carnival in Encarnacion, Paraguay on February 26, 2017. Encarnacion is located 375 km south of Asuncion, describes itself as the "Carnival Capital of Paraguay."
Dancers perform during the carnival in Encarnacion, Paraguay on February 26, 2017. Encarnacion is located 375 km south of Asuncion, describes itself as the "Carnival Capital of Paraguay."
A performer dances during Paraiso do Tuiuti performance at the Rio Carnival at Sambodromo on February 26, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A performer dances during Paraiso do Tuiuti performance at the Rio Carnival at Sambodromo on February 26, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A reveller of the Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school performs during the first night of Carnival parades at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro on February 26, 2017.
A reveller of the Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school performs during the first night of Carnival parades at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro on February 26, 2017.
Brazilian singer Ivete Sangalo (C) performs with the Grande Rio samba school during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Brazilian singer Ivete Sangalo (C) performs with the Grande Rio samba school during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of Beija-Flor perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of Beija-Flor perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of Beija-Flor perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of Beija-Flor perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
A large dummy of US President Donald Trump is paraded among other figures along the streets of Olinda, Pernambuco, northeastern Brazil on February 27, 2017 as part of the carnival celebrations.
A large dummy of US President Donald Trump is paraded among other figures along the streets of Olinda, Pernambuco, northeastern Brazil on February 27, 2017 as part of the carnival celebrations.
Revellers of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
A reveller of the Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school performs during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
A reveller of the Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school performs during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
A reveller of the Academicos do Salgueiro samba school performs during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
A reveller of the Academicos do Salgueiro samba school performs during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Brazilian actress Viviane Araujo performs with the Academicos do Salgueiro samba school during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Brazilian actress Viviane Araujo performs with the Academicos do Salgueiro samba school during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
A performer dances during Paraiso do Tuiuti performance at the Rio Carnival at Sambodromo on February 26, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
A performer dances during Paraiso do Tuiuti performance at the Rio Carnival at Sambodromo on February 26, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Revellers of the Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017. / AFP / Yasuyoshi CHIBA (Photo credit should read YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images)
lessRevellers of the Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017. / AFP / Yasuyoshi CHIBA
... moreRevellers of the Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of the Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of the Academicos do Salgueiro samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of the Academicos do Salgueiro samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of the Academicos do Salgueiro samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017. / AFP / VANDERLEI ALMEIDA (Photo credit should read VANDERLEI ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images)
lessRevellers of the Academicos do Salgueiro samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017. / AFP / VANDERLEI ALMEIDA
... moreRevellers of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of the Grande Rio samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Revellers of the Grande Rio samba school perform during the first night of Rio's Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 27, 2017.
Costumed people take part in the annual Faymonville Carnival in the Faymonville village of Liege, Belgium on February 27, 2017.
Costumed people take part in the annual Faymonville Carnival in the Faymonville village of Liege, Belgium on February 27, 2017.
People hold posters of Turkish Republic's founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and Turkish flags as they take part in the annual Faymonville Carnival in the Faymonville village of Liege, Belgium on February 27, 2017.
lessPeople hold posters of Turkish Republic's founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and Turkish flags as they take part in the annual Faymonville Carnival in the Faymonville village of Liege, Belgium on February 27,
... moreCostumed people take part in the annual Faymonville Carnival in the Faymonville village of Liege, Belgium on February 27, 2017. The Belgian village of Faymonville has been called as a Turkish village for centuries.
lessCostumed people take part in the annual Faymonville Carnival in the Faymonville village of Liege, Belgium on February 27, 2017. The Belgian village of Faymonville has been called as a Turkish village for
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Dancers perform during the carnival in Encarnacion, Paraguay on January 29, 2017.
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Dancers perform during the carnival in Encarnacion, Paraguay on January 29, 2017.
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Dancers perform during the carnival in Encarnacion, Paraguay on January 29, 2017.
Paraguay
Dancers perform during the carnival in Encarnacion, Paraguay on January 29, 2017.
France
A dancer performs during the 133rd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, France, on February 21, 2017.
France
A dancer performs during the 133rd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, France, on February 21, 2017.
France
People look at the float "Wind of Change" depicting US President Donald Trump as it parades in the streets of Nice for the 133rd edition of the Nice Carnival on February 19, 2017 in Nice, France.
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People look at the float "Wind of Change" depicting US President Donald Trump as it parades in the streets of Nice for the 133rd edition of the Nice Carnival on February 19, 2017 in Nice, France.
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... moreRevellers celebrate carnival during the traditional 'Rose Monday' carnival parade in Duesseldorf, western Germany on February 27, 2017.
Revellers celebrate carnival during the traditional 'Rose Monday' carnival parade in Duesseldorf, western Germany on February 27, 2017.
Carnival floats depicting US president Donald Trump and the Statue of Liberty take part in the traditional 'Rose Monday' carnival parade in Duesseldorf, western Germany on February 27, 2017.
Carnival floats depicting US president Donald Trump and the Statue of Liberty take part in the traditional 'Rose Monday' carnival parade in Duesseldorf, western Germany on February 27, 2017.
Germany
Traditional carnival characters parade through the streets of Mittenwald, southern Germany, as the hot carnival season starts on Women's Carnival, February 23, 2017.
Germany
Traditional carnival characters parade through the streets of Mittenwald, southern Germany, as the hot carnival season starts on Women's Carnival, February 23, 2017.
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Traditional carnival characters parade through the streets of Mittenwald, southern Germany, as the hot carnival season starts on Women's Carnival, February 23, 2017.
Germany
Traditional carnival characters parade through the streets of Mittenwald, southern Germany, as the hot carnival season starts on Women's Carnival, February 23, 2017.
Germany
Carnival revellers celebrate the start of their hot season on Women's Carnival, February 23, 2017, in Duesseldorf, Germany.
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Carnival revellers celebrate the start of their hot season on Women's Carnival, February 23, 2017, in Duesseldorf, Germany.
Germany
Carnival revellers celebrates the start of the hot season on Women's Carnival, February 23, 2017, in Duesseldorf, Germany.
Germany
Carnival revellers celebrates the start of the hot season on Women's Carnival, February 23, 2017, in Duesseldorf, Germany.
Germany
A carnival float featuring an effigy of U.S. President Donald Trump pictured during a press preview on Feb, 21, 2017 in Mainz, Germany.
Germany
A carnival float featuring an effigy of U.S. President Donald Trump pictured during a press preview on Feb, 21, 2017 in Mainz, Germany.
Germany
Two carnival revellers pose as they celebrate the start of the hot season on Women's Carnival, February 23, 2017, in Cologne, Germany.
Germany
Two carnival revellers pose as they celebrate the start of the hot season on Women's Carnival, February 23, 2017, in Cologne, Germany.
Brazil
Revelers clown around and pose at the 'LED is My Light' street party in the early morning hours at the beginning of Carnival on February 24, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Brazil
Revelers clown around and pose at the 'LED is My Light' street party in the early morning hours at the beginning of Carnival on February 24, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Brazil
A dog dressed in costume is seen during the Rio Dog Carnival, known as the Blocao with "bloco" meaning street party and "cao" dog, during pre-carnival celebrations at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 19, 2017.
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A dog dressed in costume is seen during the Rio Dog Carnival, known as the Blocao with "bloco" meaning street party and "cao" dog, during pre-carnival celebrations at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro,
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Revellers of the street carnival group Academicos do Baixo Augusta perform during a pre-carnival celebration in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on February 19, 2017.
Brazil
Revellers of the street carnival group Academicos do Baixo Augusta perform during a pre-carnival celebration in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on February 19, 2017.
Brazil
Revelers dance during Bloco Desliga da Justica street parade in the first weekend of Rio de Janeiro Street Carnival on February 11, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Revelers dance during Bloco Desliga da Justica street parade in the first weekend of Rio de Janeiro Street Carnival on February 11, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Brazil
Brazilian actress Alessandra Negrini performs at the street carnival group Academicos do Baixo Augusta during a pre-carnival celebration in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on February 19, 2017.
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Brazilian actress Alessandra Negrini performs at the street carnival group Academicos do Baixo Augusta during a pre-carnival celebration in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on February 19, 2017.
Brazil
Revellers take part in the ceremony to purify the Sambadrome (known as Sapucai) in preparation for the world-famous samba carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 19, 2017.
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Revellers take part in the ceremony to purify the Sambadrome (known as Sapucai) in preparation for the world-famous samba carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 19, 2017.
Brazil
Sonia Guajajara (L), coordinator of the Articulation of the Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB), and other indigenous leaders participate in the press conference given by the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school, whose theme this year pays homage to the native people of Brazil's Amazon region, ahead of the carnival parade at Cidade do Samba in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 24, 2017.
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Sonia Guajajara (L), coordinator of the Articulation of the Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB), and other indigenous leaders participate in the press conference given by the Imperatriz Leopoldinense
... moreRevellers covered with talcum powder wait for promotional goodies during the street carnival 'Los Indianos' in Santa Cruz de la Palma, on the Spanish Canary island of La Palma, on February 27, 2017.
Revellers covered with talcum powder wait for promotional goodies during the street carnival 'Los Indianos' in Santa Cruz de la Palma, on the Spanish Canary island of La Palma, on February 27, 2017.
Tenerife - Spanish Canary Islands
A dancer performs on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017.
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A dancer performs on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on
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A nominee for queen of the Carnival of Santa Cruz shows off her outfit on the main stage in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife on February 22, 2017.
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A nominee for queen of the Carnival of Santa Cruz shows off her outfit on the main stage in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife on February 22,
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A nominee for queen of the Carnival of Santa Cruz shows off her outfit on the main stage in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife on February 22, 2017.
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A nominee for queen of the Carnival of Santa Cruz shows off her outfit on the main stage in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife on February 22,
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A dancer performs on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017.
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A dancer performs on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on
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A nominee for queen of the Carnival of Santa Cruz shows off her outfit on the main stage in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife on February 22, 2017.
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A nominee for queen of the Carnival of Santa Cruz shows off her outfit on the main stage in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife on February 22,
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Haitians dressed in papier mache masks and costumes take part in the Carnival of Jacmel, 95 km from Port-au-Prince, Haiti on February 19, 2017.
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Haitians dressed in papier mache masks and costumes take part in the Carnival of Jacmel, 95 km from Port-au-Prince, Haiti on February 19, 2017.
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A masked girl surveys the crowd during the Carnival of Jacmel, 95 km from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on February 19, 2017.
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A masked girl surveys the crowd during the Carnival of Jacmel, 95 km from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on February 19, 2017.
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A fire-swallower performs during the Carnival of Jacmel, 95 km from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on February 19, 2017.
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A fire-swallower performs during the Carnival of Jacmel, 95 km from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on February 19, 2017.
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Haitians dressed in papier mache masks and costumes take part in the Carnival of Jacmel, 95 km from Port-au-Prince, Haiti on February 19, 2017.
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Haitians dressed in papier mache masks and costumes take part in the Carnival of Jacmel, 95 km from Port-au-Prince, Haiti on February 19, 2017.
Italy
Participants wearing colorful costumes with head dress in Italy on Feb. 19, 2017.
Italy
Participants wearing colorful costumes with head dress in Italy on Feb. 19, 2017.
Italy
A reveller dressed in masks and period costumes takes part at the Venice Carnival on February 19, 2017 in Venice, Italy.
Italy
A reveller dressed in masks and period costumes takes part at the Venice Carnival on February 19, 2017 in Venice, Italy.
Italy
An actress performs in Saint Mark's Square ahead of the Volo dell'Angelo on February 19, 2017 in Venice, Italy.
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An actress performs in Saint Mark's Square ahead of the Volo dell'Angelo on February 19, 2017 in Venice, Italy.
Italy
Revellers dressed in masks and period costumes take part at the Venice Carnival on February 19, 2017 in Venice, Italy.
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Revellers dressed in masks and period costumes take part at the Venice Carnival on February 19, 2017 in Venice, Italy.
Italy
A carnival float entitled "The Seed of Beauty" rolls through the streets of Viareggio during the traditional carnival in Tuscany on February 12, 2017.
Italy
A carnival float entitled "The Seed of Beauty" rolls through the streets of Viareggio during the traditional carnival in Tuscany on February 12, 2017.
Uruguay
A dancer forming a group known as "comparsa", competes by playing and dancing to the rhythm of the traditional "candombe" music, in Montevideo, Uruguay on February 10, 2017.
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A dancer forming a group known as "comparsa", competes by playing and dancing to the rhythm of the traditional "candombe" music, in Montevideo, Uruguay on February 10, 2017.
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A dancer forming a group known as "comparsa", competes by playing and dancing to the rhythm of the traditional "candombe" music, in Montevideo, Uruguay on February 10, 2017.
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A dancer forming a group known as "comparsa", competes by playing and dancing to the rhythm of the traditional "candombe" music, in Montevideo, Uruguay on February 10, 2017.
Italy
A woman wearings carnival costume travels on a public waterbus on February 23, 2017 in Venice, Italy.
Italy
A woman wearings carnival costume travels on a public waterbus on February 23, 2017 in Venice, Italy.
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A giant papier-mache float representing American President Donald Trump and Candidate Hillary Clinton moves through the streets of Viareggio during the traditional Carnival of Viareggio parade on February 12, 2017 in Viareggio, Italy.
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A giant papier-mache float representing American President Donald Trump and Candidate Hillary Clinton moves through the streets of Viareggio during the traditional Carnival of Viareggio parade on February
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The bull arrives at St. Mark square during the traditional events of Carnival 'Cutting off the Bull's head' and 'Dance of the Masks', on February 23, 2017 in Venice, Italy.
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The bull arrives at St. Mark square during the traditional events of Carnival 'Cutting off the Bull's head' and 'Dance of the Masks', on February 23, 2017 in Venice, Italy.
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Dancers wearing traditional costumes attend at the traditional events of Carnival 'Cutting off the Bull's head' and 'Dance of the Masks', on February 23, 2017 in Venice, Italy.
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Dancers wearing traditional costumes attend at the traditional events of Carnival 'Cutting off the Bull's head' and 'Dance of the Masks', on February 23, 2017 in Venice, Italy.
Italy
A carnival float entitled "Bang Bang" with a mask depicting the face of US President Donald Trump rolls through the streets of Viareggio during the traditional carnival in Tuscany, Italy on February 12, 2017 .
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A carnival float entitled "Bang Bang" with a mask depicting the face of US President Donald Trump rolls through the streets of Viareggio during the traditional carnival in Tuscany, Italy on February 12,
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People pose wearing masks of US President Donald Trump ahead of carnival celebrations in Maastricht on February 21, 2017. )
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People pose wearing masks of US President Donald Trump ahead of carnival celebrations in Maastricht on February 21, 2017. )
Spain
A local takes part in the "Entroido Ribeirao" ancient carnival in Chantada, Soain on February 12, 2017.
Spain
A local takes part in the "Entroido Ribeirao" ancient carnival in Chantada, Soain on February 12, 2017.
Six months since the world had their eyes on on Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Now, the attention is once again on Brazil.
On Friday Feb. 24th, Rio de Janerio kicked off Carnival Rio, the most anticipated and exciting holiday, and it is estimated that millions overall will participate.
One of the biggest attractions is the Samba schools parade where the best dance groups sing and dance down the Sambadrome in collections bright and beautiful costumes and menageries of elaborate floats.
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Themes, floats, and costumes are picked and executed by Rio's samba schools and compete in a number of competitions such as theme of the year, samba song, percussion band, etc. Winners are announced on Ash Wednesday.
Rio de Janeiro’s annual samba extravaganza got into full swing on Saturday in typical style. Hundreds of thousands of people poured into the Brazilian city to watch elite schools compete on the second day of parades. More than 70 samba schools are taking part in the five-day carnival. Though the festive crowd are perhaps keen to forget it, this year’s event is taking place as the country tries to escape from economic recession and political instability that saw the president impeached last year. Rio hopes the festival will draw more than a million visitors and generate around a billion dollars for the local economy.
Media: MediaOS VideoSamba, the traditional music of Brazil that is synonymous with Carnival, is played almost entirely throughout the festivities.
After months of preparation, the world is able to see the creativity, artistic talent, and unity of the people of Rio de Janeiro.
Take a look at the gallery above for photos captured during the festivities of Carnival Rio.
