Rio Carnival

Rio Carnival
The Rio Carnival is regarded as the best carnival in the entire world. The celebration is spanned over 4 days, starting on a Saturday and ending on Fat Tuesday. It is always held 40 days before Easter. Carnival is an event to rid oneself of all excesses, as such this event is one of absolute indulgence. Being held in February, the peak summer season in the Southern hemisphere, the already scantily clad Brazilians truly release all inhibitions. With about half a million foreign visitors coming to this event each year it should be a priority on everyone's vacation list. As the Official Rio Carnival site states,
"It is a euphoric event where people dance, sing, party and have tons of fun. There are many parties that take place before, during and after Carnival all night and all day. It allows someone's true heart to come out and have as much fun as possible."
When: February 8-February 12, 2013 Where: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil To purchase tickets, go HERE! For more information, go HERE! [Photo via]
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