Rio de Janeiro prepares for Carnival

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Rio de Janeiro prepares for Carnival

In Rio de Janeiro, the annual 5-day celebration of Carnival begins on February 13th. It’s a time for celebration that people in this town take very seriously.

Preparations for Carnival can take up to a full year. The festival always takes place before Lent, a period of fasting with Catholics, that leads to the Easter Holiday.

Rio de Janeiro prepares for Carnival

In Rio de Janeiro, the annual 5-day celebration of Carnival begins on February 13th. It’s a time for celebration that people in this town take very seriously.