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In Rio de Janeiro, the largest popular festival in Brazil is just around the corner: between February 13 and 18, the city comes to a standstill to make way for the Carnival and the blocos, the street troupes,…

Source: France 24February 6, 2026 at 7:14 PM

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In Rio de Janeiro, the largest popular festival in Brazil is just around the corner: between February 13 and 18, the city is paralyzed to give way to Carnival and the blocos, the street troupes, finalize details to take to the streets. Last year, 6.8 million people joined more than 400 comparsas. This year, the expectation is to repeat the euphoria and music that make Carnival an unparalleled cultural phenomenon that brings together participants from around the world.

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