Carnaval 2010- World Carnival Dates, Schedules and Information

It is none other than the Sambodromo where visitors take their pleasure to wildest form where parade rehearsals are performed with the same vigor and enthusiasm. The parade rehearsals usually take place on the samba runway which is quite similar to the Samba Parade however, with fewer participants. These parades are often rehearsed without floats and costumes, occurring at all the weekends starting in December.

You can witness the last rehearsal on 12th February from 21:00 to 23:00 hours which will be held on Carnival Sunday. The visitors also prefer to enjoy the 2011 Grand Champion where sound and lights testing are done with the Samba School Beija Flor.

The rehearsals in all the attractive grandstand sectors will allow you to prepare for the biggest event and it will definitely be very busy. Just after the rehearsal s finished, there is a massive free street party which will be also accompanied with dancing activities and the inclusion of samba music in the party! It is just awesome to participate in the samba runway to witness the colorful dresses and beautiful costumes.

There is also an amazing & non-sophisticated Brazilian styled eating area just outside of the Sambodromo that comprise of drink stands and a small barbecue. You can just witness the simple Brazil lifestyle with cheaper food stuffs.

Rio carnival is all about the fervent carnival fans who would like to truly engulf in all the aspects of the carnival. For someone who wants to be part of this magnificent event they can get a costume for themselves and be ready to parade in the Sambodromo. The experience of parading in Rio will sure be a truly unique one. All the samba schools work on their costumes and also have some for all the people who want to walk with the school. Anyone who wants to get to the very heart of this carnival fever can buy a costume for them on many of the sites which offer this service.

Both float and ground costumes can be purchased and for anyone willing to participate attending the rehearsals is not important. One can order their colorful costume and get them as they are available. Attending the warm-ups outside the venue will be enough to walk with the samba school. The samba song can be memorized before so that you can sing along as you glide lively in your sequined costumes. Getting a costume and walking with the other samba dancers dancing on the samba beats is one thrilling experience which no one should miss if they want to get down to the heart of the Rio carnival.