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Let's Go Party: Carnival in Brazil

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The annual street carnival kicked off in Brazil on February 9, filling the country's cities with fun, joy and colorful fancy dresses.

People in Brazil, wearing their best outfits and carnival costumes, gathered on the streets of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to dance to the rhythm of samba. Representatives of samba schools are parading through the cities, showing their best choreography.

Explore Sputnik's photo gallery to learn more.

© REUTERS / Paulo WhitakerA reveller from the Mocidade Alegre Samba School takes part in Carnival at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo.
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A reveller from the Mocidade Alegre Samba School takes part in Carnival at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo.
© REUTERS / Paulo WhitakerRevellers from the Vila Maria Samba School take part in Carnival celebrations at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo.
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Revellers from the Vila Maria Samba School take part in Carnival celebrations at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo.
© REUTERS / Paulo WhitakerRevellers from the Gavioes da Fiel Samba School take part in Carnival celebrations at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo.
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Revellers from the Gavioes da Fiel Samba School take part in Carnival celebrations at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo.
© AP Photo / Andre PennerDancers from the Imperio de Casa Verde samba school perform during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo.
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Dancers from the Imperio de Casa Verde samba school perform during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo.
© REUTERS / Paulo WhitakerRevellers from the Mocidade Alegre Samba School take part in Carnival at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo.
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Revellers from the Mocidade Alegre Samba School take part in Carnival at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo.
© REUTERS / Pilar Olivares Women kiss each other during the annual block party known as "Carmelitas", during carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro.
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Women kiss each other during the annual block party known as "Carmelitas", during carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro.
© REUTERS / Sergio MoraesCarnival revellers and their dogs take part in the "Blocao" or dog carnival parade during carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro.
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Carnival revellers and their dogs take part in the "Blocao" or dog carnival parade during carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro.
© REUTERS / Nacho DoceA woman dances in an annual block party known as "Banda do Candinho e Mulatas" (Candinho Band and Mulatto Women), during carnival festivities at Bixiga neighbourhood in Sao Paulo.
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A woman dances in an annual block party known as "Banda do Candinho e Mulatas" (Candinho Band and Mulatto Women), during carnival festivities at Bixiga neighbourhood in Sao Paulo.
© REUTERS / Paulo WhitakerA reveller from the Peruche Samba School takes part in a carnival at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo.
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A reveller from the Peruche Samba School takes part in a carnival at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo.
© AP Photo / Andre PennerDancers from the Imperio de Casa Verde samba school perform on a float during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo.
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Dancers from the Imperio de Casa Verde samba school perform on a float during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo.
© AP Photo / Andre PennerDancers from the Unidos do Peruche samba school perform on a float during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo.
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Dancers from the Unidos do Peruche samba school perform on a float during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo.
© AP Photo / Andre PennerDancers from the Imperio de Casa Verde samba school perform during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo.
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Dancers from the Imperio de Casa Verde samba school perform during a carnival parade in Sao Paulo.
© REUTERS / Paulo WhitakerA reveller from the X-9 Paulistana Samba School takes part in Carnival at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo.
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A reveller from the X-9 Paulistana Samba School takes part in Carnival at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo.
© REUTERS / Paulo WhitakerRevellers from the Gavioes da Fiel Samba School take part in Carnival celebrations at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo.
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Revellers from the Gavioes da Fiel Samba School take part in Carnival celebrations at Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo.
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