Rio de Janeiro Hosts The World's Largest Carnival Celebration

Each year, millions flock to Rio for a week-long spectacle of samba parades, vibrant costumes, and street parties, making it the planet's biggest and most famous carnival. The iconic Sambadrome hosts competitions between samba schools, culminating in a grand champion.

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