The extravagant Rio de Janeiro Carnival begins with a year round of dedication and preparation for a four day long fun filled celebrations and events. It is one of the lifetime occasions for the millions of international tourist who visit Brazil during this Carnival. A cacophony of light, music and sound of street parties makes this event a perfect place for spending your vacation in Brazil with complete enthusiasm. The upcoming Carnival of Rio in 2012 will be wildly celebrated from February 18th to February 21st. So book your tickets and plan in advance for your once in a lifetime experience.

Started as a Roman festival it was imported to Brazil way back in 19th century. Now it has evolved into one of world’s most popular and biggest events celebrating Brazilian tradition and cultures with a flamboyant display of street parade, dances and ethnic foods to satisfy every tourist. Be it balls in Copacabana Palace or street festival parties every visitor has a place for their choice and mood. All over Rio and nearby cities proudly play Bandas also known as Blocos where lead singers and orchestra is played with Brazilian music to entertain the crowd. Many of the parties and carnival events are free of cost and thus you don’t have to pay for having a blast. Do attend the grand Samba parade of the schools which happens on a one mile stretch of ground and millions of spectators come to watch it.