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With a swirl of glitter, sequins and samba, Rio de Janeiro kicks off its famed carnival parades, the climax of the festival's first full-on edition since Covid-19 and Brazil's bitterly divisive elections. IMAGES
Glittering in fanciful, flesh-flaunting costumes, thousands of Brazilians bouncing to sultry samba beats strut their stuff as Rio de Janeiro kicks off its famed carnival parade competition. IMAGES
Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes hands over the keys of the Brazilian city to the Rei Momo - king of the carnival - marking the start of the first carnival since Covid-19 hit Brazil, promising a giant, glittering spectacle of pandemic catharsis. IMAGES
Dancers from the Paraiso do Tuiuti school perform during the first night of the Sambodromo parades in Rio with the top ranking samba schools competing for the coveted prize of champion, which will be announced on Wednesday. IMAGES
Madonna arrives at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, where she will perform a free mega-concert in May to close out her "Celebration" tour. IMAGES
Rio de Janeiro's Mayor, Eduardo Paes, hands over the keys of the city to Rei Momo, the king of carnival, to mark start of the festivities. IMAGES
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