There was plenty of eye candy at Gasparilla this year, but check these shots out from Rio. Carnival kicked off yesterday. Here are some shots from last night and the past few years. Your travel agent is waiting on line 4.
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
Share400977 07: Adriane Galisteu, fiance of late Formula 1 race car driver Ayrton Senna participates in a Carnival parade February 12, 2002 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Mario Rossi/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2014 – Day 2
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MARCH 03: Members of Vila Isabel samba school perform during its parade at 2014 Brazilian Carnival at Sapucai Sambadrome on March 03, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio's two nights of Carnival parades begin on March 2 in a burst of fireworks and to the cheers of thousands of tourists and locals who have previously enjoyed street celebrations (known as "blocos de rua") all around the city. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
2017 Rio Carnival – Day 2
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 27: Bianca Monteiro dances during Portela performance at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival at Sambodromo on February 27, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Raphael Dias/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2014 – Day 2
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MARCH 03: Members of Unidos da Tijuca Samba School during their parade at 2014 Brazilian Carnival at Sapucai Sambadrome on March 03, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio's two nights of Carnival parades began on March 2 in a burst of fireworks and to the cheers of thousands of tourists and locals who have previously enjoyed street celebrations (known as "blocos de rua") all around the city. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Antonia Fontenelle muse of Academicos do Grande Rio samba school performs during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Copacabana Palace Ball – Abra Suas Asas
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Brazilian actress Camila Queiroz, 2020 Ball Queen arrives at the annual Carnival ball held at Belmond Copacabana Palace hotel, on February 22, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The historic ball attracts the rich and famous to the hotel each year for an all night Carnival party. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A member of Portela samba school performs during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
2017 Rio Carnival – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 26: A performer dances during Paraiso do Tuiuti performance at the Rio Carnival at Sambodromo on February 26, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Raphael Dias/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A general view of Portela samba school float during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Queen of Percussion Bianca Monteiro of Portela samba school performs during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A member of Unidos do Viradouro samba school dressed as a mermaid performs on top of a float during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2019 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MARCH 03: Queen of Percussion Flavia Lyra of Imperatriz performs during the parade at 2019 Brazilian Carnival at Sapucai Sambadrome on March 03, 2019 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio's two nights of Carnival parades begin today in a burst of fireworks and to the cheers of thousands of tourists and locals who have previously enjoyed street celebrations (known as 'blocos de rua') all around the city. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2019 – Day 2
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MARCH 04: A member of Unidos de Vila Isabel Samba School performs during the parade at 2019 Brazilian Carnival at Sapucai Sambadrome on March 04, 2019 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio's two nights of Carnival parades began on March 03 in a burst of fireworks and to the cheers of thousands of tourists and locals who have previously enjoyed street celebrations (known as 'blocos de rua') all around the city. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A pregnant member of Portela samba school performs during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A pregnant member of Portela samba school performs during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2016 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 07: Sabrina Sato attends to the Rio Carnival in Sambodromo on February 7, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Despite the Zika virus epidemic, thousands of tourists gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the carnival. (Photo by Raphael Dias/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A member of Portela samba school performs during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Queen of Percussion Paolla Oliveira of Academicos do Grande Rio samba school performs during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Queen of Percussion Livia Andrade of Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school performs during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A member of Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school performs during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Members of Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school perform during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Members of Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school perform during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A member of Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school smiles during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Members of Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school perform during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A member of Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school performs during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Members of Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school perform during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A member of Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school performs during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil.(Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A member of Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school performs on top of a float during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2014 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MARCH 02: Members of Mangueira Samba School celebrate during their parade at 2014 Brazilian Carnival at Sapucai Sambadrome on March 02, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio's two nights of Carnival parades begin on March 2 in a burst of fireworks and to the cheers of thousands of tourists and locals who have previously enjoyed street celebrations (known as "blocos de rua") all around the city. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Members of Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school perform during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A member of Estacao Primeira de Mangueira samba school performs during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil.(Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A member of Estacao Primeira de Mangueira samba school performs during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil.(Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2019 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MARCH 03: A member of Imperio Serrano Samba School gesturest during their parade at 2019 Brazilian Carnival at Sapucai Sambadrome on March 03, 2019 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio's two nights of Carnival parades began today in a burst of fireworks and to the cheers of thousands of tourists and locals who have previously enjoyed street celebrations (known as 'blocos de rua') all around the city. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2014 – Day 2
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MARCH 03: A member of Unidos da Tijuca Samba School during their parade at 2014 Brazilian Carnival at Sapucai Sambadrome on March 03, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio's two nights of Carnival parades began on March 2 in a burst of fireworks and to the cheers of thousands of tourists and locals who have previously enjoyed street celebrations (known as "blocos de rua") all around the city. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A member of Estacao Primeira de Mangueira samba school performs on top of a float during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil.(Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Members of Unidos do Viradouro samba school perform during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A member of Portela samba school performs during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil.(Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Members of Unidos do Viradouro samba school perform during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A member of Portela samba school perform on top of a float during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2015 – Day 2
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 16: Sheron Menezzes attends the Carnival parade on the Sambodromo during Rio Carnival on February 16, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Roberto Filho/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2019 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MARCH 03: Queen of Percussion Raissa Machado of Viradouro performs during the parade at 2019 Brazilian Carnival at Sapucai Sambadrome on March 03, 2019 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio's two nights of Carnival parades begin today in a burst of fireworks and to the cheers of thousands of tourists and locals who have previously enjoyed street celebrations (known as 'blocos de rua') all around the city. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A member of Unidos do Viradouro samba school performs during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A member of Unidos do Viradouro samba school performs on top of a float during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Members of Portela samba school dressed as archers perform during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A member of Unidos do Viradouro samba school dressed as a mermaid performs on top of a float during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Members of Estacio De Sa samba school perform during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Members of Estacio De Sa samba school perform during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Members of Portela samba school dressed as archers perform during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Members of Portela samba school perform during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Bloco Ceu na Terra
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Revellers participate in the Bloco Ceu na Terra street carnival celebration in the Santa Teresa neighborhood on February 22, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: Members of Portela samba school perform during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Bloco das Carmelitas
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 21: A reveler takes part in the Bloco das Carmelitas street carnival celebration in the Santa Teresa neighborhood on February 21, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Bloco Cordao do Boi Tata
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 16: A woman smiles during the Cordao do Boitata carnival celebration in the Centro City neighborhood on February 16, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Bruna Prado/Getty Images)
Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival 2020 Official Opening and Bloco da Favorita
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 12: Camila Aparecida da Silva, Rio 2020 Carnival Queen elected. The city hall of Rio de Janeiro celebrated this Sunday afternoon at Copacabana beach along with "Block A Favorita" the Official Opening of Carnival 2020 and the election of King Momo and the Carnival Queen of 2020 on January 12, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)
Carnival Season Continues In Rio De Janeiro
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 13: The Beija-Flor samba school parades in the Sambodrome at the Champion's Parade on February 13, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Post-Carnival celebrations continued through the weekend in Brazil in spite of fears over the Zika virus. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2014 – Day 2
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MARCH 03: Members of Unidos da Tijuca Samba School during their parade at 2014 Brazilian Carnival at Sapucai Sambadrome on March 03, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio's two nights of Carnival parades began on March 2 in a burst of fireworks and to the cheers of thousands of tourists and locals who have previously enjoyed street celebrations (known as "blocos de rua") all around the city. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2014 – Day 2
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MARCH 03: Juliana Alves, Queen of Percussion of Unidos da Tijuca samba school, performs during its parade at 2014 Brazilian Carnival at Sapucai Sambadrome on March 03, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio's two nights of Carnival parades began on March 2 in a burst of fireworks and to the cheers of thousands of tourists and locals who have previously enjoyed street celebrations (known as "blocos de rua") all around the city. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2020 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 23: A member of Portela samba school performs during the first night of 2020 Rio's Carnival Parades at the Sapucai Sambadrome on February 23, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Carnival is the biggest and most popular celebration in Brazil.(Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2019 – Day 2
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MARCH 04: Members of Unidos de Vila Isabel Samba School perform during the parade at 2019 Brazilian Carnival at Sapucai Sambadrome on March 04, 2019 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio's two nights of Carnival parades began on March 03 in a burst of fireworks and to the cheers of thousands of tourists and locals who have previously enjoyed street celebrations (known as 'blocos de rua') all around the city. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2019 – Day 2
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MARCH 04: Members of Unidos de Vila Isabel Samba School perform during the parade at 2019 Brazilian Carnival at Sapucai Sambadrome on March 04, 2019 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio's two nights of Carnival parades began on March 03 in a burst of fireworks and to the cheers of thousands of tourists and locals who have previously enjoyed street celebrations (known as 'blocos de rua') all around the city. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
2017 Rio Carnival – Day 2
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 27: A performer dances during Sao Clemente performance at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival at Sambodromo on February 27, 2017 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Raphael Dias/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2019 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MARCH 03: A performer dances during Viradouro performance at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival at Sambodromo on March 3, 2019 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Raphael Dias/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2015 – Day 2
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 16: Portela attends the Carnival parade on the Sambodromo during Rio Carnival on February 16, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Roberto Filho/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2015 – Day 2
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 16: Portela attends the Carnival parade on the Sambodromo during Rio Carnival on February 16, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Roberto Filho/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2015 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 15: Vila Isabel participates in the parade on the Sambodromo during Rio Carnival on February 15, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Roberto Filho/Getty Images)
Rio Carnival 2014 – Day 1
ShareRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MARCH 02: Queen of Percussion Laynara Teles of Imperio da Tijuca Samba School celebrates during the 2014 Brazilian Carnival at Sapucai Sambadrome on March 02, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio's two nights of Carnival parades begin on March 2 in a burst of fireworks and to the cheers of thousands of tourists and locals who have previously enjoyed street celebrations (known as "blocos de rua") all around the city. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)