Visting Brazil during Carnival is definitely one of the most exciting times in Rio. Carnival is a yearly event held over 4 days, starting from the Friday before Ash Wednesday to the Tuesday after.
Performers begin rehearsing months before the event officially begins, which shows how serious they are and how important Carnival is. Dance rehearsals and street parades happen much before it begins and if you’re a musician, you can join up with a banda to play in a street procession.
Samba schools are created and people living in the same area get together for Samba nights and rehearsal time, and these schools create up to eight floats during the procession. Their handmade costumes and float designs are based on a specific theme.
This is definitely a fantastic experience that you’ll always remember with anticipation for Carnival felt by everyone throughout the year. If you’re going to be in Brazil to witness one of the most well-known party’s in the World, you should do it in Rio!