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A reveller carrying a child takes part in an annual block party known as the "Ceu na Terra" (or Sky on Earth), one of the many carnival parties to take place in the neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

Revealers attend the annual block party known as the "Suvaco do Cristo" (Armpit of Christ), one of the many pre-carnival parties to take place in the neighbourhoods of Rio de Janeiro February 3, 2013. REUTERS/ Ricardo Moraes

Children pass the time at a pre-carnival celebration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Feb. 1, 2013. A Police Pacification Unit, UPP, organized the party for about 80 children from surrounding shantytowns. The UPP program aims to reduce crime, bring services to shantytown residents and increase safety in preparation for the World Cup in 2014 and the 2016 Olympic games. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Members of the murga "Los amantes de La Boca" rehearse before participating in carnival celebrations in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. Argentinians' carnival celebrations may not be as well-known as the ones in neighboring Uruguay and Brazil, but residents of the nation's capital are equally passionate about their 'murgas,' or traditional musical troupes. The murga "Los amantes de La Boca" or "The Lovers of The Boca" is among the largest, with about 400 members. It's a reference to the hometown Boca Juniors, among the most popular soccer teams in Argentina and the world. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

A man dances at the 'Carnaval na Central' carnival block parade, in central station, during pre-carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Water is sprinkled on revellers to help them cool off during an annual block party known as "Ceu na Terra" (or Sky on Earth), one of the many carnival parties to take place in the neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

A man sprays water at revellers from a truck during an annual block party known as "Escravos da Maua", one of the many carnival parties to take place in the neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro February 3, 2013. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

Water is sprinkled on revellers to help them cool off during an annual block party known as "Escravos da Maua", one of the many carnival parties to take place in the neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro February 3, 2013. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

Revelers dance during the annual block party known as the "Suvaco do Cristo" (Armpit of Christ), one of the many pre-carnival parties to take place in the neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro February 3, 2013. REUTERS/ Ricardo Moraes

Revelers dance during the annual block party known as the "Suvaco do Cristo" (Armpit of Christ), one of the many pre-carnival parties to take place in the neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro February 3, 2013. REUTERS/ Ricardo Moraes

A woman smiles for a photo at the 'Carnaval na Central' carnival block parade, in central station, during pre-Carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

Oriana Alvarez, a member of the murga "Los amantes de La Boca," poses for pictures before participating in carnival celebrations in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. Members of the murga "Los amantes de La Boca" rehearse before participating in carnival celebrations in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. Argentinians' carnival celebrations may not be as well-known as the ones in neighboring Uruguay and Brazil, but residents of the nation's capital are equally passionate about their 'murgas,' or traditional musical troupes. The murga "Los amantes de La Boca" or "The Lovers of The Boca" is among the largest, with about 400 members. It's a reference to the hometown Boca Juniors, among the most popular soccer teams in Argentina and the world. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

People carry their disguised dogs during the "Blocao" dog carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. According to Rio's tourism office, Rio's street Carnival this year will consist of 492 block parties, attended by an estimated five million Carnival enthusiasts. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

People holding their dogs take part in the "Blocao" dog carnival parade during pre-carnival festivities along Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro February 3, 2013. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

A couple kiss each other at the "Blocao" dog carnival parade during pre-carnival festivities along Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro February 3, 2013. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

A disguised dog is seen during the "Blocao" dog carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. According to Rio's tourism office, Rio's street Carnival this year will consist of 492 block parties, attended by an estimated five million Carnival enthusiasts. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

A reveller blows bubbles during the annual block party known as the "Ceu na Terra" (or Sky on Earth), one of the many carnival parties to take place in the neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

Revelers dance during an annual block party known as "Ceu na Terra" (or Sky on Earth), one of the many carnival parties to take place in the neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

Thousands of Bolivian musicians participate in a music festival in Oruro, about 200 km (124 miles) south of La Paz, February 2, 2013. Trumpet music and beating drums reverberated through the streets of the Bolivian city of Oruro to kick off pre-Carnival festivities. REUTERS/David Mercado

Director Placido Jallasa conducts during a music festival in Oruro, about 200 km (124 miles) south of La Paz, February 2, 2013. Trumpet music and beating drums reverberated through the streets of the Bolivian city of Oruro to kick off pre-Carnival festivities. REUTERS/David Mercado

Damian Carballo, a member of the murga "Los amantes de La Boca," walks at the La Boca neighborhood before participating in carnival celebrations in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Girls, members of the murga "Los amantes de La Boca", rehearse before participating in carnival celebrations in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. Members of the murga "Los amantes de La Boca" rehearse before participating in carnival celebrations in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. Argentinians' carnival celebrations may not be as well-known as the ones in neighboring Uruguay and Brazil, but residents of the nation's capital are equally passionate about their 'murgas,' or traditional musical troupes. The murga "Los amantes de La Boca" or "The Lovers of The Boca" is among the largest, with about 400 members. It's a reference to the hometown Boca Juniors, among the most popular soccer teams in Argentina and the world. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Simpatia e Quase Amor or "Kindness is almost love," block party members faithfully carry a boat filled with flowers as an offering to the sea goddess,Yemanja, during a pre-Carnival celebration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. Worshippers honor the deity, offering flowers and launching boats, large and small, into the ocean showing their gratitude for her blessings bestowed upon them. The belief in the goddess comes from the African Yoruban religion brought to America by West African slaves. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

A reveller stands on the street before joining the annual block party known as the "Suvaco do Cristo" (Armpit of Christ), one of the many pre-carnival parties to take place in the neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro February 3, 2013. REUTERS/ Ricardo Moraes

A woman wears a costume at the Danieli hotel in Venice during the Venice Carnival February 2, 2013. Picture taken February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri

Women dressed in traditional costumes pose during the Venetian Carnival in Saint Mark's square in Venice February 3, 2013. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri

Revelers stand at windows as they observe the annual block party known as the "Suvaco do Cristo" (Armpit of Christ), one of the many pre-carnival parties to take place in the neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro February 3, 2013. REUTERS/ Ricardo Moraes

Revelers wearing devil costumes perform during an annual block party known as "Escravos da Maua", one of the many carnival parties to take place in the neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro February 3, 2013. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

A woman dressed in traditional costume looks on during the Venetian Carnival in Saint Mark's square in Venice February 3, 2013. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri

Member of the murga "Los amantes de La Boca" wait inside a bus before heading to carnival celebrations in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. Members of the murga "Los amantes de La Boca" rehearse before participating in carnival celebrations in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. Argentinians' carnival celebrations may not be as well-known as the ones in neighboring Uruguay and Brazil, but residents of the nation's capital are equally passionate about their 'murgas,' or traditional musical troupes. The murga "Los amantes de La Boca" or "The Lovers of The Boca" is among the largest, with about 400 members. It's a reference to the hometown Boca Juniors, among the most popular soccer teams in Argentina and the world. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

A member of the murga "Los amantes de La Boca" performs during carnival celebrations in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Members of the murga "Los amantes de La Boca" perform during carnival celebrations in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Members of the murga "Los amantes de La Boca" prepare before participating in carnival celebrations in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Revelers hold an umbrella at St Mark's square during the carnival on February 2, 2013 in Venice. The 2013 edition of the Venice carnival is untitled " Live in Colour" and runs from January 26 to February 12. VINCENZO PINTO/AFP/Getty Images

Costumed revellers sit at the cafe Florian at St Mark's square during the carnival on February 2, 2013 in Venice. The 2013 edition of the Venice carnival is untitled " Live in Colour" and runs from January 26 to February 12. VINCENZO PINTO/AFP/Getty Images

A reveller performs a split jump at the Simpatia e Quase Amor or "Kindness is almost love," block party, a pre-Carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. According to Rio's tourism office, Rio's street Carnival this year will consist of 492 block parties, attended by an estimated five million Carnival enthusiasts. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Members of the murga "Los amantes de La Boca" have fun on a bus as they head to carnival celebrations in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Members of the murga "Los amantes de La Boca" perform during carnival celebrations in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Sol Basualdo, a member of the murga "Los amantes de La Boca," has her makeup done in preparation for carnival celebrations in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. Members of the murga "Los amantes de La Boca" rehearse before participating in carnival celebrations in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. Argentinians' carnival celebrations may not be as well-known as the ones in neighboring Uruguay and Brazil, but residents of the nation's capital are equally passionate about their 'murgas,' or traditional musical troupes. The murga "Los amantes de La Boca" or "The Lovers of The Boca" is among the largest, with about 400 members. It's a reference to the hometown Boca Juniors, among the most popular soccer teams in Argentina and the world. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

A member of the murga "Los amantes de La Boca" participates in carnival celebrations in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

A masked reveller poses in Saint Mark's Square during the Venetian Carnival in Venice February 3, 2013. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri

The traditional Columbine descends from Saint Mark's bell tower on an iron cable during the Venetian Carnival in Venice February 3, 2013. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri

A girl from the children's carnival band "Carnival Babies" sleeps while being pushed in a stroller at the Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross Society Children's Carnival at Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain February 2, 2013. REUTERS/Andrea de Silva