The magical Rio carnival happens every year in the month of February. All the people who are associated with the carnival hold a special place in the hearts of people in Brazil who welcome people to come and participate in their celebration. Apart from samba which is the main attraction of this carnival, the balls of carnival and also the grand and captivating street parties also are the great attractions. The intoxicating atmosphere of joy and gaiety all through the Rio carnival is unique and cannot be found anywhere else in the world. It would be unfortunate for people to miss their reservations but there will always be another chance in next year to participate and witness this mega event.

Street festivals and events are also frequent in this carnival however over time, the pattern has gone change. Now the dancing and music beats have become very popular which have replaced the style and exaggerated pattern. Bandas and bondos events are very popular during this carnival. These events are also referred to the shows performed by different street bands.

An African dance which was brought about in this carnival was the samba dance which is also the famous dance of the Rio carnival. This dance is a blend of some chorus touch and some street bands. Also some flute and string instrument competitions are held in which some professionals perform the instrument show

The temperatures and humidity were very high for this part of the year all along the southern hemisphere. This bought a record sale in drinks and beers which led to the millions participants line up to empty their bellies. Carnival transforms Brazil into a paradise but this has some serious effects. The number of public toilets increased from last year but this did not stop the people from using streets and gardens as public toilets which along with dirty beaches will now be the biggest concern for the city authorities. This poses a big concern for the official who would be preparing Rio for the Olympics.

Rio carnival 2010 was special for the winner samba school parade that has this title after a gap of 74 years. Unidos Da Tijuca the proud winners of the trophy had It’s a secret as their central theme. The floats were beautifully designed by their Carnavelesco Paulo Barros who congratulated all the participants. Adriane Galisteu the beautiful TV hostess was the drum queen of Tijuca. Though the youngest drama queen Julia Lira gathered a lot of publicity but it could not prevent her samba school Viradouro from bragging the last position among the top twelve. The defeat could be attributed to choosing a child for a role which is normally associated with models who add more glamor to their respective samba schools with their sexy attires.

But the heat and the controversies did not snatch away the celebrities who add more star power to this already kaleidoscopic event. Pop diva Madonna was present in the stands with her boyfriend Jesus Luz who is also a Brazilian. Paris Hilton, Gerard butler, Rodrigo Santoro and Hugh Jackman were also part of the Rio carnival 2010. The Avatar craze was obvious at the carnival with people in blue dancing in the street parties.

Rio carnival 2010 was undisputedly the biggest street party and with the fun that is so native to this carnival there would always be more for all who travel miles to be part of this maddening party.

Barros when asked about the next year’s preparation he seemed to be rather diplomatic and told he really discovered some hidden secrets this year carnival with his theme “It’s a Secret” to be used for the coming events. Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel got seventh place with Imperatriz Leopoldinense, Portela, Porto da Pedra, Uniao da Ilha and Viradouro as the followers. Sao Clemante who was winner this year rose to the Special Group which was possible only when the latter was relegated to the Access Group.

On the disappointment side was last years number 1 Salgueira which was only 5th this year and Viradouro which took the last place this year.

Unidos da Tijuca, 1st place, Great River, 2; Hummingbird, 3; Vila Izabel, 4; Salgueiro, 5 and Mangueira, 6, will the Sambódromo rhythm of celebration and joy.

The Viradouro, Niterói, because they took the last place, they will not participate in the carnival of 2011 in the Special Group and was replaced by Clement, who won the Access Group.

Julia will be heading the Viradouro Samba Parade and is supported by her parents. An appeal by the children association has been ruled out by the court and this will make sure that Julia entertains all during the 80 minute long carnival parade. Rio carnival ha always been the best place for all to come and engulf in the true carnival celebrations and this year would be no different. Controversies only add more spice to this juicy carnival which attracts millions from across the globe who plans their visit months in advance. Carnivals are the best place to mix with the locals and Rio carnival provides the best opportunity for this and also to be part of the Brazilian culture.

In Brazil all who are related with the carnival are given special place in all the hearts and the people welcome everyone to come and be a part of their celebration. The Rio carnival will start on February 13th, 2010 and will continue to spread its magic till February 16th. Rio carnival though mainly associated with samba also comprises of many other aspects of which the carnival balls and the captivating street parties requires a special mention. The whole of the atmosphere that fills every thing during the Rio carnival is hard to locate elsewhere in the world. But for all those who missed their reservations deadline there would always be a chance next year to come and be part of this mega event.

The samba dancers’ plays a prominent role in helping their respective schools get high points on the judge’s criteria. These performers wear colorful and vibrant costumes and keep the energy of this world famous event to an unsurpassed level. All of the samba dancers adorn charismatic creations while some of them may be visible in just body paints and lots of feathers. The millions who gather from all over the world to be a part of this colorful extravaganza find Rio carnival more entertaining due to the undying spirit of the samba dancers. Rio carnival is a result of the wonderful spirits if all those who are associated with it and this make it one of the most awaited events each year.