Carnival ball & street parades

Revelers partcipate at a "Bloco" neighborhood carnival street parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, February 6, 2010. The Blocos are regaining popularity as the official carnival parades, where samba schools compete for the best parade, increases in price.<br />
(Austral Foto/Renzo Gostoli)

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Revelers partcipate at a "Bloco" neighborhood carnival street parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, February 6, 2010. The Blocos are regaining popularity as the official carnival parades, where samba schools compete for the best parade, increases in price.
(Austral Foto/Renzo Gostoli)

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