Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is known worldwide for the elaborate parades, the competition for the best samba school, the Sambadrome and finally the consideration as the famous Rio’s tourist attractions.

Each samba school rehearses all year round with passion for this event and all its members take part in the rehearsals, whether experts or not. It is a place where people who always wanted to write a song, play a percussion instrument or choreograph a dance will have their opportunity.

Samba schools are very large, well-financed organizations that labor year round in preparation for Carnival. Parading in the Sambadrome runs over four entire nights and is part of an official competition, divided into seven divisions, in which a single samba school will be declared that year’s winner. Blocos deriving from the samba schools also hold street parties in their respective suburbs, through which they parade along with their followers.



Everyone can participate even if you have never dance in any parades; the only cost is the costumes. It is one life experience, the parades are incredible beautiful and extraordinary. Tickets are already available for 2008 Carnival!!!!