2012 Carnival kicks off in Brazil

Mike Gallagher

Feb 18, 2012 - 17:07

Feb 18, 2012 - 17:44

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Party: The world famous Carnival has kicked off in Brazil with an explosion of colour and music

The world's biggest party has started in Brazil, drawing millions of people to the streets for a raucous celebration of music and mayhem.

Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Salvador, three of the centres of the festivities, have been blanketed by a sea of sequins, feathers and glitter.

The parties jammed into high-gear today, as revelers danced to the beat of samba music pulsating through the cities.

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Samba: Dressed in minimal costumes and very high heels, dancers take part in a parade in Sao Paulo

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Spectacular: Elaborate floats like this pair of elephants are one highlight of the Caival parades, which in Sao Paulo take place in a stadium

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Dramatic: Skeletons, skulls and other spooky images are always a feature of the Caival parades

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Stretch: The Brazilian martial and dance form capoeira proves a hit with the crowds attending a block party in Brazil

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Police look amused as they keep watch over a party-goer fancy dressed as a suicide bomber in Rio de Janeiro

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Feathers, glitter, sequins and huge smiles help make the performances so eye-catching

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The eye-popping costumes range from the dazzling and elaborate to the weird and wonderful

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Mike Gallagher Freelance writer with a passion for travelling