Samba schools, bands and floats flooded the streets in a riot of colour, flesh and sweat, providing adequate distraction for those less than impressed by the celebrity presences.
State estimates say the event generates 250,000 jobs and revenues of $640million for hotels, bars and restaurants.
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Amid the frothy headdresses, sequined bikinis and tassled bottoms two familiar faces were visible at yesterday’s Rio de Janeiro Carnival parade.
Singers Jennifer Lopez and Fergie, from the Black...
Amid the frothy headdresses, sequined bikinis and tassled bottoms two familiar faces were visible at yesterday’s Rio de Janeiro Carnival parade.
Singers Jennifer Lopez and Fergie, from the Black...
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Huffington Post UK Sara C Nelson First Posted: 20/02/2012 09:59 Updated: 20/02/2012 16:45