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In Pics: Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade

The enthralling performances were witnessed during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade | Photo: AP/Bruna Prado

Performers from the Portela samba school parade during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade
Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade | Photo: AP/Bruna Prado

Performers from the Portela samba school parade during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade
Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade | Photo: AP/Bruna Prado

Performers from the Portela samba school parade during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade
Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade | Photo: AP/Bruna Prado

Performers from the Portela samba school parade during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade
Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade | Photo: AP/Silvia Izquierdo

A performer from the Mocidade samba school parades during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade
Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade | Photo: AP/Silvia Izquierdo

A performer from the Mocidade samba school parades during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade
Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade | Photo: AP/Bruna Prado

A performer from the Portela samba school parades during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade
Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade | Photo: AP/Silvia Izquierdo

A performer from the Salgueiro samba school parades during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade
Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade | Photo: AP/Silvia Izquierdo

Performers from the Mocidade samba school parade during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade
Rio de Janeiro Carnival Parade | Photo: AP/Silvia Izquierdo

Spectators cheer performers of the Mocidade samba school during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.