Flamboyant Carnival parade descends on Rio in first samba night

Six of Rio’s 12 top samba schools perform during spectacular Carnival parade

Video. Watch: Rio Carnival parade makes an emotional return in Brazil

Drummers and dancers from around the globe get ready for Rio carnival

Carnival in Rio

Get your dancing shoes on, the Rio Carnival starts today! – Karryon

Rio costume shops cash in ahead of Carnival