The unofficial start for Carnival in Brazil is during the New Year celebration

The unofficial start for Carnival in Brazil is during the New Year celebration. After midnight, and long into the new year, what Brazilians will be dancing to all sorts of Carnival music until early Ash Wednesday. In some places even a month after that. Carnival is, by far, the most important Brazilian festival.Bride Costume It is joyfully celebrated in the four corners of this big country. The music, the tradition and costumes vary depending on different religions and heritage nevertheless, it is celebrated everywhere in Brazil. From small villages, medium towns, to the mystic Afro-Brazilian Salvador da Bahia, the megalopolis São Paulo and the temple of Carnival itself: Rio de Janeiro. Carnival in Brazil is an experience like no other and it is unique each and every year. It is not about the costumes, the themes nor the music. It is much like a feeling of renovation, a celebration of life only the way Brazilians can do so well. No matter what challenges the country may be experiencing, and there are many, Carnival is a special time. And one doesn't have to be in the posh boxes of Rio's Sambodromo to celebrate, to dance, to feel the joy. Anybody can celebrate dancing and playing with friends on the streets without a fancy costume. There is only one requirement: be ready to party! The Most Famous Carnivals The Big One: Carnival in Rio de Janeiro Carnival in Rio de Janeiro doesn't really need any introductions as it is the most famous in the world. The two-day Special Group parade is broadcasts to dozens of countries, and the “Samba Enredos' CD of the year is sold around the globe. It is a magic show of lights, costumes, huge floats carrying Brazilians beauties and celebrities who do the samba with mastery on the floats. There are several parades, but the most famous and luxurious are the ones of the the Special Group, which is divided into two groups. Seven clubs parade on Sunday and the other seven on Monday. Both parades begin at 9:00 PM. There are fireworks before every 'Escola de Samba' (schools of Samba, as Brazilians call them), announcing the show. It is breathtaking. A wave of color and energy shines through the path of samba, dancers of all ages singing and executing artful dance steps. When the drumers stop in front of you, you feel the beat inside your body, your feet beat move without any conscious thought onyour part.Cheap sexy clothes At this point, it is the dominion of the Samba. The Sambodrome (parade stadium) offers a good infrastructure with food kiosks and shops, but you are free to take your own food if you want. You can take up to two plastic bottles with beverages and two food items(fruit or sandwich). It does help if you want to avoid lines. The Sambodromo complex is divided into boxes, individual chairs and bleachers. There are seats in all price ranges.