In Pics: The Festive Pre-Carnival 'Bloco Da Gold' Street Party In Brazil

Brazilian singer Leo Santana performs on the Electric Trio sound truck, during a pre-carnival "Bloco da Gold" street party in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Revelers parade during a pre-carnival "Piratas do Axe" street party, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Revelers parade during a pre-carnival "Piratas do Axe" street party, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Revelers parade during a pre-carnival "Bloco da Gold" street party, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Revelers parade during a pre-carnival "Bloco da Gold" street party, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Revelers dance alongside the Electric Trio sound truck, during a pre-carnival "Bloco da Gold" street party in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

A reveler sings during a pre-carnival "Piratas do Axe" street party, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

A reveler parade on wooden stilts during a pre-carnival "Piratas do Axe" street party, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

A reveler dressed as a pirate takes part in a pre-carnival street party, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.