The Rio Carnival 2025 kicked off on Sunday night, March 2. The annual festival is renowned for its vibrant samba parades, lively street parties, and elaborate costumes, attracting visitors from around the globe.
The main samba school parades are held at the Sambadrome, a purpose-built parade venue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The festivities continue until March 8, 2025.
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A member of Unidos do Viradouro performs. Getty Images
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Members of Unidos de Padre Miguel perform. Getty Images
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A member of Unidos do Viradouro performs. Getty Images
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Members of Estacao Primeira de Mangueira performs. Getty Images
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Drum queen Andressa Marinho from Padre Miguel samba school. REUTERS
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A member of Imperatriz Leopoldinense performs. Getty Images
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Queen of Drums of Estacao Primeira de Mangueira performs. Getty Images
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The Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school performing at the Sambadrome. REUTERS
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A pregnant woman from the Viradouro samba school. AP
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Performers from the Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school. AP
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A member of Unidos de Padre Miguel performs. Getty Images
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Members of Padre Miguel samba school perform. REUTERS
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Performers from the Viradouro samba school. AP
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A pregnant woman from the Viradouro samba school. AFP via Getty Images
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A member of Unidos do Viradouro performs. Getty Images
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The Sambadrome during Carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro. REUTERS
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A member of Unidos de Padre Miguel performs. Getty Images
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Members of Unidos de Padre Miguel perform. Getty Images
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Members of Padre Miguel samba school in blue and white outfits. REUTERS
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Members of the Padre Miguel samba school performing at the Sambadrome during Carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. REUTERS
