Millions watched as the sequin-clad samba dancers took to the streets of Brazil.
Millions watched as the sequin-clad samba dancers at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parade took to the streets.
Gallery: Carnival fever hits Brazil
Revellers from the Mocidade samba school parade on the first night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome. Photo: Reuters
Revellers from the Mocidade samba school parade on the first night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome. Photo: Reuters
U.S. musician Fergie (L) from the Black Eyed Peas watch the Mocidade samba school parade on the first night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome. Photo: Reuters
A dancer of Porto da Pedra samba school parades during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: AP
Revellers from the Porto da Pedra samba school parade on the first night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome. Photo: Reuters
Revellers from the Porto da Pedra samba school parade on the first night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome. Photo: Reuters
A reveller from the Porto da Pedra samba school parades on the first night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome. Photo: Reuters
A dancer of Porto da Pedra samba school parades during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: AP
Performers from the Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel samba school parade during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: AP
A reveller from the Mocidade samba school parades on the first night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome. Photo: Reuters
A dancer from the Mocidade samba school parades on a float during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: AP
Drum queen Antonia Fontenelle (R) of the Mocidade samba school dances on the first night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome. Photo: Reuters
A reveller from the Mocidade samba school parades on the first night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome. Photo: Reuters
A dancer from the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school parades on a float during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro. Photo: AP
A reveller from the Imperatriz samba school parades on the first night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome. Photo: Reuters
A reveller participates in a masked ball during celebrations for the "Carnival of All Colors" in Maragojipe. Photo: Reuters
A reveler from the Gavioes da Fiel Samba School takes part in a carnival at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo. Photo: Reuters
A reveler from the Gavioes da Fiel Samba School takes part in a carnival at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo. Photo: Reuters
Dancers perform during the parade of Aguia de Ouro samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo: AP
Drummers perform during a carnival parade by the Mocidade Alegre samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo: AP
Carnival dancers perform during a parade by the Mocidade Alegre samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo: AP
A carnival dancer performs during a parade by the Mocidade Alegre samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo: AP
Dancers perform on a float during a carnival parade by the Dragoes da Real samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo: AP
Revelers from the Mocidade Alegre Samba School take part in a carnival at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo. Photo: Reuters
A dancer performs during a carnival parade by the Perola Negra samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo: AP
A dancer performs during a carnival parade by the Perola Negra samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo: AP
Carnival dancers perform on a float during a parade by the Perola Negra samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo: AP
A dancer performs during a carnival parade by the Perola Negra samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo: AP
Revellers from the Perola Negra Samba School take part in the carnival at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo. Photo: Reuters
A reveller from the Perola Negra Samba School takes part in a carnival at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo. Photo: Reuters
A reveller from the Perola Negra Samba School takes part in a carnival at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo. Photo: Reuters
Carnival dancers perform during a parade by the Dragoes da Real samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo: AP
A reveler from the Dragoes da Real Samba School takes part in the carnival at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo. Photo: Reuters
Revelers from the Dragoes da Real Samba School take part in a carnival at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo. Photo: Reuters
A performer from the Dragoes da Real samba school dances during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo: AP
A dancer from the Dragoes da Real samba school performs on a float during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo: AP
A dancer performs during the carnival parade by Dragoes da Real samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo: AP
Dancers perform on a float during the parade by the Dragoes da Real samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo: AP
Mud covered revelers hug tourists during their "Bloco da Lama" or "Mud Block" carnival parade in Parati, Brazil. Photo: AP
A reveler wearing a mask kisses a another person during the Banda de Ipanema carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: AP
People participate in the Banda de Ipanema carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: AP
Published Feb 20, 2012
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