Mar 02
This is one of the samba schools to exhibit at the 2005 edition of the Carnaval parade at the Sambodromo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Feb 06
As a reminder, follows below the Official 2010 Schedule for Rio´s Carnaval Parade:
2010 Carnival Parade Schedule for the “Special Group” in Rio de Janeiro: Continue reading »
Feb 24
Watch this amazing street carnival party in the beach resort of Salvador.
This is one of the most popular places to go on Carnival besides Rio, which is a parade.
Enjoy the Beautiful People !!!
Street carnaval – Salvador Beach Brazil
Feb 24
Performed in “Let’s Do It and The Rise of Samba”
Brazilian Carnaval has origins in the old Portuguese pre-lent celebration know as the entrudo. People celebrated by throwing little balls of wax filled with perfumed water at each other. The first procession with adorned floats was in 1850, and in 1856 costumed revelers took to the streets. Until 1899, no songs were written expressly for Carnaval, and people danced to music of European inspiration.
In 1917, the Samba appeared officially. Automobile parades were held in downtown Rio de Janeiro with tons of paper confetti and streamers, and people went to the beach in elaborate paper costumes. In the last few decades, the parade has become the greatest attraction of Carnaval in Brazil and is decidedly luxurious and gigantic. Continue reading »
