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Rio Carnival

Name: Rio Carnival
Start: 2026-02-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-18T23:59:59+00:00

February 13 - February 18

Rio Carnival is the world’s largest carnival, a massive, week-long street party in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, celebrated before the Christian Lenten season. It is famous for its vibrant parades, especially the competition between samba schools at the Sambadrome, elaborate costumes, samba music, and massive street parties called blocos.

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Start: February 13
End: February 18
Event Category: South America