In pics | Before Rio carnival, Brazilians spread the dogged charm of parades
Rio Carnival: Preparations in full swing in Sao Paolo
Men at Vai Vai samba school work on a carnival float as they prepare for Carnival in Sao Paulo, Brazil, January 24, 2023.
The dogged charm of "Blocao" parade
Revellers and their dogs enjoy during the carnival dog parade "Blocao", in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 11, 2023.
At 'Blocao', the attendees are dogs and dog lovers
Revellers and their dogs enjoy during the carnival dog parade "Blocao", in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 11, 2023.
The Barbie stands guard atop a parade cap
A reveller of the carnival group "Bloco das Obscenicas" with a Barbie doll on her visor dances during a street carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on February 11, 2023.
Trumpet sounds and parade sings
Revellers of the carnival group "Bloco das Obscenicas" play musical instruments during a street carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on February 11, 2023.
When Brazilians face the parade music
Revellers of the carnival group "Bloco das Obscenicas" play musical instruments during a street carnival parade in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on February 11, 2023.
Drums queen at Rio Carnival
Drums queen Sabrina Sato from Unidos de Vila Isabel samba school performs during the second night of the Carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 24, 2022
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