PHOTOS: Carnivals in Brazil
February 14, 2015
A dancer from the Nene de Vila Matilde samba school performs during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) ( Brazil Carnival )
A man jumps into the mud during the traditional "Bloco da Lama" or "Mud Block" carnival party, in Paraty, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Revelers in the seaside colonial town threw themselves into deposits of black, mineral-rich slime, emerging covered head-to-toe in the sludge. Bikinis and trunks disappeared beneath the mud, which highlights both gym-pumped pectorals and beer-fed guts. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) ( Brazil Mud Carnival )
A dog dressed for carnival is seen during the "Blocao" dog carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Carnival goes to the dogs as pet owners take to the streets for their own party, with their four-legged friends in ornate costumes. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ( Brazil Carnival Dogs )
A dancer from the Nene de Vila Matilde samba school performs during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) ( Brazil Carnival )
Jorge Matarasso, 50, left, poses for a photo with a reveler during the Banda de Ipanema carnival block party in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. The Banda de Ipanema is one of the largest block parties of Rio de Janeiro, and is celebrating it's 50th anniversary. One of the major attraction of Banda de Ipanema is the colorful parade of drag queens in costume. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ( Brazil Carnival )
A mud covered reveler wearing a cow's skull as a mask poses for a photo during the traditional "Bloco da Lama" or "Mud Block" carnival party, in Paraty, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Revelers in the seaside colonial town threw themselves into deposits of black, mineral-rich slime, emerging covered head-to-toe in the sludge. Bikinis and trunks disappeared beneath the mud, which highlights both gym-pumped pectorals and beer-fed guts. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) ( Brazil Mud Carnival )
Dancers from the Nene de Vila Matilde samba school perform on a float during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) ( Brazil Carnival )
A transvestite dances during the Banda de Ipanema carnival block party in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. The Banda de Ipanema is one of the largest block parties in Rio de Janeiro, and is celebrating it's 50th anniversary. One of the major attraction of Banda de Ipanema is the colorful parade of drag queens in costume. The five days of over-the-top parades and raucous, alcohol-soaked street parties that make up Rio de Janeiro's world-famous Carnival celebrations kicked off Friday. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ( Brazil Carnival )
A reveler smiles during the Banda de Ipanema carnival block party in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. The Banda de Ipanema is one of the largest block parties in Rio de Janeiro, and is celebrating it's 50th anniversary. One of the major attraction of Banda de Ipanema is the colorful parade of drag queens in costume. The five days of over-the-top parades and raucous, alcohol-soaked street parties that make up Rio de Janeiro's world-famous Carnival celebrations kicked off Friday. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ( Brazil Carnival )
A couple kisses during the Banda de Ipanema carnival block party in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. The Banda de Ipanema is one of the largest block parties in Rio de Janeiro, and is celebrating it's 50th anniversary. The five days of over-the-top parades and raucous, alcohol-soaked street parties that make up Rio de Janeiro's world-famous Carnival celebrations kicked off Friday. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ( Brazil Carnival )
A dancer from the Nene de Vila Matilde samba school performs on a float during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) ( Brazil Carnival )
People covered in mud attend the traditional "Bloco da Lama" or "Mud Block" carnival party, in Paraty, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Legend has it the "bloco" was born in 1986 after local teens hiking in a nearby mangrove forest smeared themselves with mud to discourage mosquitoes and then wandered through Paraty. The party grew year after year, but revelers eventually were banned from parading in the colonial downtown after shopkeepers complained pristine white walls were stained with the hard-to-remove mud. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) ( Brazil Mud Carnival )
Dancers from the Rosas de Ouro samba school perform on a float during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) ( Brazil Carnival )
Revelers cover a freind in mud during the traditional "Bloco da Lama" or "Mud Block" carnival party, in Paraty, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Revelers in the seaside colonial town threw themselves into deposits of black, mineral-rich slime, emerging covered head-to-toe in the sludge. Bikinis and trunks disappeared beneath the mud, which highlights both gym-pumped pectorals and beer-fed guts. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) ( Brazil Carnival )
Revelers dance on the streets of Santa Teresa during the 'Ceu na Terra', or Heaven on earth, carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. The five days of over-the-top parades and raucous, alcohol-soaked street parties that make up Rio de Janeiro's world-famous Carnival celebrations kicked off Friday. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) ( Brazil Carnival )
A dancer from the Nene de Vila Matilde samba school performs during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) ( Brazil Carnival )
Gucci stands next her owner that has a tattoo of her during the "Blocao" dog carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Carnival goes to the dogs as pet owners take to the streets for their own party, with their four-legged friends in ornate costumes. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ( APTOPIX Brazil Carnival Dogs )
A woman, covered in mud, dances during the traditional "Bloco da Lama" or "Mud Block" carnival party, in Paraty, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Revelers in the seaside colonial town threw themselves into deposits of black, mineral-rich slime, emerging covered head-to-toe in the sludge. Bikinis and trunks disappeared beneath the mud, which highlights both gym-pumped pectorals and beer-fed guts. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) ( Brazil Mud Carnival )
Revelers pose at the 'Ceu na Terra' (Sky on Earth) street parade during Carnival festivities on February 14, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival runs this year February 13-17. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) ( 463422094 )
Dancers from the Nene de Vila Matilde samba school perform during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) ( Brazil Carnival )
A reveler celebrates at the 'Ceu na Terra' (Sky on Earth) street parade during Carnival festivities on February 14, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival runs this year February 13-17. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) ( 463422100 )
Revelers cool down with water sprayed from a home at the 'Ceu na Terra' (Sky on Earth) street parade during Carnival festivities on February 14, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival runs this year February 13-17. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) ( 463422108 )
Revelers gather at the 'Ceu na Terra' (Sky on Earth) street parade during Carnival festivities on February 14, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival runs this year February 13-17. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) ( 463422116 )
Revelers laugh at the 'Ceu na Terra' (Sky on Earth) street parade during Carnival festivities on February 14, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival runs this year February 13-17. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) ( 463422120 )
A reveler tosses confetti into the air while taking a group selfie at the 'Ceu na Terra' (Sky on Earth) street parade during Carnival festivities on February 14, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival runs this year February 13-17. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) ( 463422124 )
A man holds up a skull during the traditional "Bloco da Lama" or "Mud Block" carnival party, in Paraty, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Legend has it the "bloco" was born in 1986 after local teens hiking in a nearby mangrove forest smeared themselves with mud to discourage mosquitoes and then wandered through Paraty. The party grew year after year, but revelers eventually were banned from parading in the colonial downtown after shopkeepers complained pristine white walls were stained with the hard-to-remove mud. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) ( Brazil Mud Carnival )
Revelers pose at the 'Ceu na Terra' (Sky on Earth) street parade during Carnival festivities on February 14, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival runs this year February 13-17. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) ( 463422126 )
A reveler reacts to water sprayed on him at the 'Ceu na Terra' (Sky on Earth) street parade during Carnival festivities on February 14, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival runs this year February 13-17. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) ( 463422142 )
Dogs dressed for carnival are seen during the "Blocao" dog carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Carnival goes to the dogs as pet owners take to the streets for their own party, with their four-legged friends in ornate costumes. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ( Brazil Carnival Dogs )
Revelers celebrate at the 'Ceu na Terra' (Sky on Earth) street parade during Carnival festivities on February 14, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival runs this year February 13-17. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) ( 463422836 )
People covered in mud dance during the traditional "Bloco da Lama" or "Mud Block" carnival party, in Paraty, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Legend has it the "bloco" was born in 1986 after local teens hiking in a nearby mangrove forest smeared themselves with mud to discourage mosquitoes and then wandered through Paraty. The party grew year after year, but revelers eventually were banned from parading in the colonial downtown after shopkeepers complained pristine white walls were stained with the hard-to-remove mud. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) ( APTOPIX Brazil Mud Carnival )
Revelers celebrate and clown around at the 'Ceu na Terra' (Sky on Earth) street parade during Carnival festivities on February 14, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carnival runs this year February 13-17. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) ( 463434558 )
A dancer from the Nene de Vila Matilde samba school performs on a float during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) ( Brazil Carnival )
People covered in mud walk amid orange smoke during the traditional "Bloco da Lama" or "Mud Block" carnival party, in Paraty, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Legend has it the "bloco" was born in 1986 after local teens hiking in a nearby mangrove forest smeared themselves with mud to discourage mosquitoes and then wandered through Paraty. The party grew year after year, but revelers eventually were banned from parading in the colonial downtown after shopkeepers complained pristine white walls were stained with the hard-to-remove mud. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) ( APTOPIX Brazil Mud Carnival )
A mud covered couple dance during the traditional "Bloco da Lama" or "Mud Block" carnival party, in Paraty, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Legend has it the "bloco" was born in 1986 after local teens hiking in a nearby mangrove forest smeared themselves with mud to discourage mosquitoes and then wandered through Paraty. The party grew year after year, but revelers eventually were banned from parading in the colonial downtown after shopkeepers complained pristine white walls were stained with the hard-to-remove mud. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) ( Brazil Mud Carnival )
Reveler poses while wearing a wolf mask during the Banda de Ipanema carnival block party in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. The Banda de Ipanema is one of the largest block parties of Rio de Janeiro, and is celebrating it's 50th anniversary. The five days of over-the-top parades and raucous, alcohol-soaked street parties that make up Rio de Janeiro's world-famous Carnival celebrations kicked off Friday. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ( Brazil Carnival )
A dog dressed for carnival is seen during the "Blocao" dog carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Carnival goes to the dogs as pet owners take to the streets for their own party, with their four-legged friends in ornate costumes. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ( Brazil Carnival Dogs )
A reveler wearing a costume plays in the mud during the traditional "Bloco da Lama" or "Mud Block" carnival party, in Paraty, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Legend has it the "bloco" was born in 1986 after local teens hiking in a nearby mangrove forest smeared themselves with mud to discourage mosquitoes and then wandered through Paraty. The party grew year after year, but revelers eventually were banned from parading in the colonial downtown after shopkeepers complained pristine white walls were stained with the hard-to-remove mud. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) ( Brazil Mud Carnival )
Revelers dance during the 'Ceu na Terra', or Heaven on earth, carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. The five days of over-the-top parades and raucous, alcohol-soaked street parties that make up Rio de Janeiro's world-famous Carnival celebrations kicked off Friday. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) ( Brazil Carnival )
A dog dressed for carnival is seen during the "Blocao" dog carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Carnival goes to the dogs as pet owners take to the streets for their own party, with their four-legged friends in ornate costumes. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ( Brazil Carnival Dogs )
Jorge Matarasso, 50, puts a wig on as he prepares for the Banda de Ipanema carnival block party in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. The Banda de Ipanema is one of the largest block parties in Rio de Janeiro, and is celebrating it's 50th anniversary. The five days of over-the-top parades and raucous, alcohol-soaked street parties that make up Rio de Janeiro's world-famous Carnival celebrations kicked off Friday. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ( Brazil Carnival )
Dancers from the Nene de Vila Matilde samba school perform on a float during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) ( Brazil Carnival )
Dogs dressed for carnival parade during the "Blocao" dog carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Carnival goes to the dogs as pet owners take to the streets for their own party, with their four-legged friends in ornate costumes. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ( Brazil Carnival Dogs )
A mud covered reveler wearing a grim reaper costume enjoys the traditional "Bloco da Lama" or "Mud Block" carnival party, in Paraty, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Revelers in the seaside colonial town threw themselves into deposits of black, mineral-rich slime, emerging covered head-to-toe in the sludge. Bikinis and trunks disappeared beneath the mud, which highlights both gym-pumped pectorals and beer-fed guts. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) ( Brazil Mud Carnival )
Jorge Matarasso, 50, performs during the Banda de Ipanema carnival block party in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. The Banda de Ipanema is one of the largest block parties in Rio de Janeiro, and is celebrating it's 50th anniversary. One of the major attraction of Banda de Ipanema is the colorful parade of drag queens performing in costume. The five days of over-the-top parades and raucous, alcohol-soaked street parties that make up Rio de Janeiro's world-famous Carnival celebrations kicked off Friday. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ( Brazil Carnival )
A dog dressed for carnival is seen during the "Blocao" dog carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Carnival goes to the dogs as pet owners take to the streets for their own party, with their four-legged friends in ornate costumes. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ( Brazil Carnival Dogs )
Revelers pack the streets of Santa Teresa during the 'Ceu na Terra', or Heaven on earth, carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. The five days of over-the-top parades and raucous, alcohol-soaked street parties that make up Rio de Janeiro's world-famous Carnival celebrations kicked off Friday. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) ( Brazil Carnival )
Dancers from the Rosas de Ouro samba school perform on a float during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) ( Brazil Carnival )
People covered in mud dance during the traditional "Bloco da Lama" or "Mud Block" carnival party, in Paraty, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Legend has it the "bloco" was born in 1986 after local teens hiking in a nearby mangrove forest smeared themselves with mud to discourage mosquitoes and then wandered through Paraty. The party grew year after year, but revelers eventually were banned from parading in the colonial downtown after shopkeepers complained pristine white walls were stained with the hard-to-remove mud. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) ( Brazil Mud Carnival )
Dancers from the Rosas de Ouro samba school perform on a float during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) ( Brazil Carnival )
Dancers from the Nene de Vila Matilde samba school perform on a float during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) ( Brazil Carnival )
A woman takes photos as she carries her dog during the "Blocao" dog carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Carnival goes to the dogs as pet owners take to the streets for their own party, with their four-legged friends in ornate costumes. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ( Brazil Carnival Dogs )
Dancers from the Nene de Vila Matilde samba school perform on a float during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) ( Brazil Carnival )
Jorge Matarasso, 50, prepares to parade in the Banda de Ipanema carnival block party in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. The Banda de Ipanema is one of the largest block parties in Rio de Janeiro, and is celebrating it's 50th anniversary and Matarasso takes part in it since 1994. One of the major attraction of Banda de Ipanema is the colorful parade of drag queens performing in costume. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ( Brazil Carnival )
A mud covered reveler plays in the mud during the traditional "Bloco da Lama" or "Mud Block" carnival party, in Paraty, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Revelers in the seaside colonial town threw themselves into deposits of black, mineral-rich slime, emerging covered head-to-toe in the sludge. Bikinis and trunks disappeared beneath the mud, which highlights both gym-pumped pectorals and beer-fed guts. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) ( Brazil Mud Carnival )
A dog in the likeness of "Superman" jumps during the "Blocao" dog carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Carnival goes to the dogs as pet owners take to the streets for their own party, with their four-legged friends in ornate costumes. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ( Brazil Carnival Dogs )
Revelers dance and sing during the Banda de Ipanema carnival block party in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. The Banda de Ipanema is one of the largest block parties of Rio de Janeiro, and is celebrating it's 50th anniversary. The five days of over-the-top parades and raucous, alcohol-soaked street parties that make up Rio de Janeiro's world-famous Carnival celebrations kicked off Friday. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ( Brazil Carnival )
A mud covered reveler dances during the traditional "Bloco da Lama" or "Mud Block" carnival party, in Paraty, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Revelers in the seaside colonial town threw themselves into deposits of black, mineral-rich slime, emerging covered head-to-toe in the sludge. Bikinis and trunks disappeared beneath the mud, which highlights both gym-pumped pectorals and beer-fed guts. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) ( Brazil Mud Carnival )
Dancers from the Nene de Vila Matilde samba school perform on a float during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) ( Brazil Carnival )
A dancer from the Nene de Vila Matilde samba school performs during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) ( Brazil Carnival )
A mud covered reveler poses for the picture during the traditional "Bloco da Lama" or "Mud Block" carnival party, in Paraty, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Legend has it the "bloco" was born in 1986 after local teens hiking in a nearby mangrove forest smeared themselves with mud to discourage mosquitoes and then wandered through Paraty. The party grew year after year, but revelers eventually were banned from parading in the colonial downtown after shopkeepers complained pristine white walls were stained with the hard-to-remove mud. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) ( Brazil Mud Carnival )
A dancer from the Nene de Vila Matilde samba school performs during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) ( Brazil Carnival )
A reveler lays on the ground during the 'Ceu na Terra', or Heaven on earth, carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. The five days of over-the-top parades and raucous, alcohol-soaked street parties that make up Rio de Janeiro's world-famous Carnival celebrations kicked off Friday. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) ( Brazil Carnival )
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