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

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Photos: Brazil's colorful Carnival celebrations begin

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

Brazilian Council on SAMBA, aware tradução

Photos: Brazil's colorful Carnival celebrations begin

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