Garnering a crowd of over two million, Carnivale in Rio, is the largest and most flamboyant carnival in the world.
Garnering a crowd of over two million, Carnivale in Rio, is the largest and most flamboyant carnival in the world. Dating back to 1723, the celebrations honor the Greek wine gods through spectacular parades, samba performances, street parties, and large feasts. Beginning on the Friday before Ash Wednesday and concluding Ash Wednesday at noon (typically between February and March) Carnival is renowned for colorful outlandish costumes, dazzling light displays, and pulsating Brazilian drums and beats.