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Carnaval Samba Parade in Rio
Carnaval in Rio is one of the greatest shows on earth, and the annual Samba Parade at the Sambodromo is the most festive and colorful of all. Check out Cruise Guide Linda Garrison's writer-taken photos of the Carnival Samba Parade in Rio.
How to Be in a Rio Carnival Parade
Learn how to be in a Rio Carnival parade from the makers of Rio for Partiers. Most tourists don't know this can be done -- now you do. Do it!
Carnaval in South America
Link after link to Carnaval in South America, including Carnaval in Venezuela, Carnaval in Bolivia, Carnaval in Brazil and more about Carnival (you might know it as Mardi Gras) in South America.
Carnaval in Rio - Musings on Carnival in Rio
From the experts at Brazilmax.com, an excellent piece from a ankee in Rio at Carnaval, who attests that, "Brazil is not for beginners." Excellent piece on carnival in Rio.
Carnaval and Samba History
Some tidbits about Carnaval celebrations in Brazil and the history of the escolas de samba, or samba schools, a key part of Brazil's Carnaval history.
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