What originally started as a Catholic holiday has evolved into a celebration of drunken revelers, massive parades, elaborate costumes, and a huge samba competition in Rio’s Sambadrome.
The biggest carnival in the world, and perhaps the greatest show on earth, is Carnival in Rio de Janeiro! What originally started as a Catholic holiday has evolved into a celebration of drunken revelers, massive parades, elaborate costumes, and a huge samba competition in Rio’s Sambadrome. Balls and galas are held all over the city, including the official balls at the Copacabana Palace.