Carnival is the most important event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil held at the height of summer. A million tourists join millions of Rio de Janeiro citizens in revelry over a 4-day festival.

The highlight of the carnival is the Sambadrome or Samba Parade. The parade is widespread in many countries and all Brazilian states. The Sambadrome is a strip of 700 meters long and flanked spectator stands and luxury boxes. The main attraction is the sounds of the samba schools parade and continue until dawn. Only the 14 best samba schools parade through the Sambadrome selected. Each samba school has a richly decorated float, often accompanied by women sensual vibrations with the hypnotic music. The swimmers will be accompanied by samba bands up to 300 musicians surrounded by dancers.
Those who do not attend the Sambadrome various street carnivals that are held anywhere in the city. Banda de Ipanemais is one of the most traditional street carnival.

Rio also offers a selection of Carnival balls. Masked balls are celebrity attended business, where revelers wear designer costumes and party until the early morning hours. The most famous ball was held at the Copacabana Palace Hotel. A typical Carnival Ball live music. Alternating bands on stage, often accompanied by a female singer.

There are many similarities between Brazilian carnival traditions and African dance, music and costume history. Africans used feathers on masks as a symbol of their ability as humans to overcome problems and grow spiritually. The feathers are often used in Brazil today’s dance costumes Carnival.