Held annually before Ash Wednesday, Rio’s Carnival is the largest in the world, drawing more than 2 million revelers annually.
Held annually before Ash Wednesday, Rio’s Carnival is the largest in the world, drawing more than 2 million revelers annually. Massive floats, flanked by talented dancers, take over streets filled with music. Traditionally, Carnival highlights the skills and choreography of dancers from area Samba schools, whose performances usually tell a story.