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Rio Carnival Blog

I've been addicted to the Rio Carnival for many years now. I first travelled to Rio for carnival in 1997, and since then it has pretty well taken over my life, even though I live on the other side of the Atlantic. Read on for the latest news hot from the intricate and fascinating world of Rio Carnival.

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Want to parade with a Rio Samba School?

Have you always dreamed about parading with a Rio Samba School?

If you get the opportunity, here's how to get the very best out of your experience.

A happy dancer in a bright featherd costume parading in the Rio Carnival

You can buy a tourist package for Rio Carnival that includes parading with a Samba School. You can also organise it yourself (advice below). Either way, if you want to know how to get the most out of this once in a lifetime experience, here's how to go about it.