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During months of rehearsals, street bands and samba schools make space for pedestrians, creating islands of community spirit in a violent, unequal city where the car is still king
Samba schools in Brazil paid tribute to Black Brazilian female authors during their Carnival parades.
Rio de Janeiro is currently hosting its annual Carnival, with fierce competition among samba schools and millions of partygoers filling the streets with glitter and color.
Photos from around the world capture the vibrant celebrations of Carnival and Lunar New Year, while anticipation builds for the results of the 2026 Carnival samba school competitions in Brazil.
See the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize.