Rio Carnival
Brazilian festival
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The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is a festival held every year before Lent; it is considered the biggest carnival in the world, with two million people per day on the streets. The first Carnival festival in Rio occurred in 1723. Wikipedia
Location: Rio de Janeiro
2023 date: Afternoon, April 20 - midday, April 29
2024 date: Afternoon, February 9 –; midday, February 14
Celebrations: Parades, parties, open-air performances
Ends: Ash Wednesday noon (46 days before Easter)
Related to: Carnival, Brazilian Carnival, Ash Wednesday, Lent
Significance: Celebration prior to fasting season of Lent
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