Date: The Rio de Janeiro Carnival is typically held in February or March, depending on the date of Easter.

It is a five-day
celebration.

Samba Parades: The samba parades at the Sambadrome are the highlight of the Carnival. Samba schools compete in
these parades with extravagant costumes and spectacular choreography.

Colorful Costumes: During Carnival, participants and attendees wear vibrant and colorful costumes adorned with
feathers, sequins, and glitter.

Samba Music: Samba music is the soul of the Carnival. Samba schools practice throughout the year to present their
sambas during the parades.

Carnival Blocos: In addition to the parades, "blocos" are groups that play music and roam the streets of Rio during
Carnival. Anyone can join them.

Street Samba: In the streets of Rio, people spontaneously dance samba. Plazas and beaches come alive with music
and dance.

Samba-Enredo: Each samba school selects a theme or "samba-enredo" for their parade, often related to Brazilian
culture or social issues.

Street Carnival: Carnival in Rio extends beyond the Sambadrome. The city's streets are filled with parties, dances, and
music everywhere.

Religious Traditions: The Rio de Janeiro Carnival has roots in religious traditions, such as candomblé and Catholicism.
Many events incorporate religious elements into their folklore.

Local Celebrations: In addition to Rio's parades, other cities in Brazil also celebrate Carnival with their own traditions
and festivities, such as Salvador, Olinda, and Recife.