Whenever the topic turns to old-fashioned parties, Brazil is mentioned. Every summer, usually in February or March, Rio de Janeiro, one of Brazil’s most popular destinations, turns into a party, dance, music and pure entertainment center. This is the moment when the city hosts the Rio Carnival, which is considered the largest carnival festival in the world, with about two million people every day.

Colorful parades, elaborate costumes, exquisite street food, sumptuous galas and sambamus and dance performances characterize this festival. If you want to participate in this fantastic festival in Rio, Brazil, but don’t know much about how it works, read this guide for the first time for all the answers. When does the festival begin? The Riokarnival is expected to begin Friday night before the fast and end in the afternoon on Ash Wednesday. However, it is not surprising that people, both locals and tourists, participate in the early celebration from the beginning of the year. When the mayor of Rio manages the keys to the city of a mythical figure named King Momo, the celebration officially begins.

While the official dates of the Rio de Janeiro carnival can take place at any time between February 4 and March 10, be sure to plan months in advance if you plan to participate. One thing you need to keep in mind is that once the carnival is completed, the winning parade takes place the following Saturday. The last Rio 2025 Carnival officially starts on February 28, so Champions Parade is March 8.

Watch the parade – Rio Carnival highlights the first time that visitors to Rio Carnival must know the parades that take place on Sambodromo. It is the main attraction during the carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Sambadrome is a large outdoor space hosting the main event of the Carnival. There are seats on all sides of the room if you want to sit down and enjoy the lively parades. The great energy of the audience, the impressive songs and the lively character of the dressed participants will make you dance, cheer and celebrate from the stands instead of just watching the parade. It is the signature element of the Rio de Janeiro carnival, which attracts everyone to the celebration. Each parade has powerful steel drums that hit the happy sambalons and sambadans trying to harmonize with each other.

These parades usually begin on Saturday after the start of the carnival, with different samba schools attending each day. These parades are like competitions between the top 12 samba schools, each having 70 to 80 minutes to cover the parade course. The parades on the site begin at night, around 8 or 21, and continue until dawn, around 5 a.m. Every day, four schools go to the paradox to show their performances, and the highlight of the event is of course on Tuesday, known as fatty day or fatty day. What you need to know about On-site tickets, you will find four ticket levels, each with its advantages in terms of price and viewing experience.

There are four types of tickets;

1. Gentlemen: General entrance tickets are sold according to the first mill principle.

2. Frisse: Open air boxes placed along the paradise track.

3. Cameroon: Luxury boxes located between Frisas and Grandstand areas.

4.  Sector 9: With the assigned locations, the tourist area is similar to the stands. Note: If you want the cheapest tickets, look for tickets for sectors 12 and 13.

Have fun at Blocos Blocos Blocos Blocos The first to go to the Rio Carnival must see and discover the free local parties called Blocos or Bandas. You can join these parties in different areas of the RIO during the carnival without spending anything. With smiling faces, optimistic sambamusic and dressed individuals filling the atmosphere. Note that some blocks may have a specific costume theme, while in most people you have the freedom to choose yours. These blocks are located around the city, in different neighborhoods. Depending on where you want to stay, you can go to local parties. If you want to be part of the largest and oldest block, check out Bola Preta, if you live in the city center, try Aforge and if you want a unique experience that doesn’t look like everyone, join Bloco de Sargento. Wherever you go, you will find a street party, with reports suggesting that about 587 blockades take place during this festive time.

What to eat? By participating in the parades, you can visit one of the two places to eat. There are also street vendors selling food and drinks near the stands. Options like pizza, burger, cold drinks, barbecue etc are mainly available. Also, during carnival you can find many food stalls throughout the city that sell delicious food, like pao de quijo, coxinhas, bolinhos de bacalhau, churros, etc. Participate in a carnival ball at carnival ball in addition to local outdoor parades and parties, carnival balls are also important events that visitors can participate in for the first time. These balls are the places where many people’s party dreams come true, with live music, fun people in clothes and a dance mentality until the legs give up. The only drawback of carnival balls is that they are not free and people have to pay a good price to go on the popular balls. These balls are usually held in luxurious premises and are visited by well-known people. Copacabana Magica Ball is the most famous and luxurious. If you want a similar experience at a much lower price, try the Rio Scala Carnival Balls.

Conclusion:

This sums up a tourist guide for the first time to attend the world’s largest festival, the Rio de Janeiro festival. This unique festival in Rio, Brazil, brings together not only locals but also foreigners with their celebrations and fun activities. How to approach this festival during your visit depends on you, but try to adopt the root that gives you the most fun experience. Don’t forget to take care of your stuff during the festival either.