Carnaval 2010- World Carnival Dates, Schedules and Information

When we think of rating the world carnivals according to their fun, number of visitors and following, we cannot neglect the Rio carnival. Yes, people automatically think about the Rio festivity when it comes to carnival celebration. And why not! It is the Rio which brings the topmost samba schools, parading and entertaining millions of worldwide visitors. The city oozes cool from Copacabana to Ipanema throughout day and night. Every year, people witness the trend of dancing, singing and watching the samba parades in Rio. Also, every February or March brings unlimited joy and fun to the dwellers of Brazil.

The Rio carnival has gained its top position with Guinness Book of World Records registration. The festivity does not require any sort of promotion or campaign to market the traditions and fun which throng the carnival. We can just witness the unending and thundering drums, sound beats and escalating dance performance. The Sambadrome allows the blocos and Samba schools to carry their marches and parades on the streets of Rio. Given you are a visitor to the grand occasion, you can simply book your liquor and samba costume to suit your interests and take the full fun out of your busy and tensed life.

Rio carnival is definitely an event which is enthusiastically awaited by everybody. The perfect samba dance and the dazzling costumes are just not the only aspect of this festival. The important feature of this fest is the way which makes every Brazilian to come to the road for celebrating the festival. In this fest you will found the street dweller and the immense personalities all come out immerse them in the fever of carnival. The slums or The Favelas are the ones who work most in the fair. The carnival is the only reason which makes these people passionate for football and samba.

Gays and the drag queens all come out in huge number and participate in different carnival activities. Social boundaries disappear and all come together with the only one aim to make this carnival the greatest event in the earth. No one concern for the gender issue in the parade with numerous cross dressers. Although they arrange designers for carnival and authorities who are accountable for the designing of the event, but the Rio carnival soul comes from their people. Brazil is the only place for this carnival because that time this becomes one and greets all who comes to Rio.

With all the events, programs and gatherings getting well scheduled in Rio Carnival 2012; the time demands now from the global visitors about their planned visits and preparations. The biggest thing which can get your preparations done in the most effective manner is the ticket booking for the major events. You will be determined to book your tickets for the samba school parades, accommodation in the local and luxurious hotels; and above all, to participate in the Rio balls. It is further needless to say that online booking of tickets through the internet will customize your options.

Everyone on this globe will be counted in the huge gathering of 500000 international visitors to Brazil and thus, it becomes more customary for you to get ready and prepared with your schedules, costumes and the tracks on which you will dance. No doubt, with your Rio Carnival tickets, you will get the complete information about the source and origin of the Sambodrome, samba parades, balls and a full description of the events that will welcome you in the city of joy, fun, sex and complete enjoyment. The booking clients will also offer you last minute up-to-dates in both printed and digital formats, about the program changes and thus, entertainment will be multiplied with your comprehensive preparations.

For a traveler and tourist in the Rio Carnival event 2012 which is going to be held from February 17 to 21, it is only needed to get their legs in the crowd to enjoy the dance & music to the fullest. The biggest advantage here that welcomes in the music and dancing gathering is that it is just free of cost. All the revelers feel very pleased to join the party and music bands on the streets; they drink and dance with full enthusiasm. You can select your favorite music band in the below mentioned list of Rio Carnival Street Bands, whole of their schedule and route of 2012 event.

Av. Rio Branco, Downtown (Centro) will be the biggest procession, catering to variety of street bands. You can simply enjoy the gathering from Saturday to Tuesday. Cacique de Ramos, Cordao do Bola Preta and Bafo da Onca are a few wildest traditional groups that will thrill you at the fullest. Visiting in the afternoon’s end is always considered more entertaining.

Following is the detailed schedule of all street parties that will take during the rio carnival 2012.

Banda de Ipanema

City District: IPANEMA

Parade: both Saturdays before Carnival and Shrove Carnival 17:00

Route: Praça General Osório, Ipanema Beach, Leblon

Simpatia é Quase Amor

City District: IPANEMA

Parade: One Saturday before Carnival and Carnival Sunday 17:00

Route: Teixeira de Mello and Vieira Souto – Posto 10 (Country Club)

Imprensa Que Eu Gamo

City District: LARANJEIRAS

Parade: two Saturdays before Carnival 16:00

Route: Mercadinho São José das Artes, Rua Gago Coutinho

Monobloco

City District: COPACABANA

Parade: Sunday after Carnival 9:00 am

Route: along Av. Atlantica

Rancho Flor do Sereno

City District: COPACABANA

Parade: Carnival Monday 18:00

Meeting: Bar Bip-Bip, Rua Almirante Gonçalves 50

Route: Av. Atlântica, along the beach

Suvaco do Cristo

City District: JARDIM BOTÂNICO

Parade: Sunday before Carnival 13:00

Meeting: from noon onwards at Bar Jóia (on the corner of Rua Jardim Botânico and Rua Faro)

Route: Rua Jardim Botânico, Praça Santos Dummont, in front of the Jockey Club

Street Paties at Rio Carnival

Bloco Que Merda é Essa?!

City District: IPANEMA

Parade: Carnival Sunday 14:00

Meeting: corner of Rua Garcia d’Ávila and Nascimento Silva

Route: Garcia d’Ávila, Vieira Souto to Arpoador

Bip-Bip

City District: COPACABANA

Parade: Carnival Saturday at 00:01am and Shrove Carnival at 11:59pm

Meeting: Bar Bip-Bip, Rua Almirante Gonçalves 50

Esse é o Bom, mas ninguém sabe

City District: COSME VELHO

Parade: Wednesday before Carnival 18:30

Meeting: Quadra dos Guararapes, Ladeira dos Guararapes

SANTA TERESA / DOWNTOWN

Céu na Terra

City District: SANTA TERESA

Parade: Carnival Monday 16:00

Meeting: Rua Dias de Barros, in front of the Bar do Serginho

Bloco das Carmelitas

City District: SANTA TERESA

Parade: Friday before Carnival 18:00 and Tuesday after Carnival 17:00

Meeting place: on the corner of Dias de Barros and Ladeira de Santa Teresa

Route: Dias de Barros, Alte. Alexandrino and Largo do Guimarães

Escravos da Mauá

City District: DOWNTOWN – Praça Mauá

Parade: Thursday before Carnival 19:00

Meeting place: Largo de S. Francisco da Prainha, close to Rua Sacadura Cabral

Route: Rua Sacadura Cabral, Praça Mauá, Av. Rio Branco, Rua Mayrink Veiga to Largo de Santa Rita, Rua do Acre, and back to Praça Mauá

Cordão do Bola Preta

City District: DOWNTOWN – (Cinelândia)

Parade: Carnival Saturday 16:00

Meeting place: Rua Sacadura Crabral, 373

Route: Rua Araújo Porto Alegre, Rua México, Praça Melvin Jones, Av. Nilo Peçanha and Largo da Carioca