Carnival in Brazil

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Carnival in Brazil

The world's biggest party, Carnival, is on in Brazil.

Dancers of Sao Clemente samba school parade during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome.

Performers from the Sao Clemente samba school parade during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.

Dancers of Sao Clemente samba school parade during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome.

Dancers of Sao Clemente samba school parade on a float during carnival celebrations.

Dancers of Sao Clemente samba school parade on a float during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday Feb. 20, 2012.

Dancers of Sao Clemente samba school parade on a float during carnival celebrations.

Performers from the Sao Clemente samba school parade during carnival celebrations.

A performer from the Sao Clemente samba school parades during carnival celebrations.

Jennifer Lopez waves to people as she watches carnival parades with Casper Smart at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday Feb. 19, 2012.

A dancer from Mocidade samba school parades during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday Feb. 20, 2012.

A man sleeps on litter-filled stands at the end of the first day of carnival parades at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.

Millions watched the sequin-clad samba dancers at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parade. Performers from the Beija Flor samba school parade during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.

A dancer performs during the parade of Gavioes da Fiel samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. Gavioes da Fiel samba school made a tribute to former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

A sparkling, winged dancer performs.

The streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil, were filled with performers in elaborate costumes as Carnival-goers descended on Brazil for the world's biggest party.

Silver-haired and -clothed drummers perform.

A performer rocks an Afro as he rocks out on the drums.

Dancers pay homage to the United States during the Aguia de Ouro samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.

Performers fill the streets in colorful costumes and large wigs.

Dancers take the spotlight during Carnival.

Carnival dancers perform on a float during a parade by the Perola Negra samba school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, early Sunday Feb. 19, 2012.

A carnival character known as Pepino poses for pictures during an event to elect carnival characters in La Paz, Bolivia.

Revelers show off their best looks for the competition.

A group of musicians and dancers dressed as "cholas" prepare to take the stage.

Performers take part in a Chola and a Chuta dance.

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Dancers of Sao Clemente samba school parade during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome.

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