Hit the street at Rio to get the best carnival experience
The carnivals are just not about costumes and music. The streets are perhaps the best place to enjoy the carnival in its true indigenous flavor. The Rio carnival is no different in this respect. One of the most fascinating and entertaining aspects of Rio carnival are the streets parties which dazzle all with the thumping music and the wonderful atmosphere. The carnival boasts of many streets festivities and almost any corner where people gather to sing and dance becomes a party venue. One of the most exiting street festivals is held at Cinelandia Square which is the best place to party in the great old way with amazing singers and orchestras.
The Samba is just not limited to the parade and floats but during the entire five days, all on the streets share their moves translating the whole area into one big bar under the sky. The Sambodromo literally transforms into a samba venue where everyone dance excitedly to all the percussion instruments. Costumes or no costumes –all get a real taste of the carnival at the street with all the local people who enhance the overall experience. With the Rio de Janeiro carnival to be held from February 13th to 16th it will be again be the greatest carnival experience for all who come to Brazil.
