In Pictures: Parade of colours and dance at Rio Carnival

Rio de Janeiro's colourful samba parade, the Rio Carnival, kicked off on Sunday (Feb 11) as thousands filled the city's beaches and streets for dance and costume parties.

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February 12, 2018 at 11:19 AM

Revellers of the Imperio Serrano perform with a colourful float at the Rio Carnival. PHOTO: AFP

A reveller of the Sao Clemente performs on the first night of the Rio Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb 11, 2018. PHOTO: AFP

Revellers of the Sao Clemente clad in colourful outfits as they go about with their routines during a performance.
PHOTO: AFP

Reveller of the Sao Clemente dazzling the audience with their bright, gold costumes. PHOTO: AFP

A reveller from the Sao Clemente Samba school performs during the first night of the carnival parade. PHOTO: REUTERS

Performers in a lion dance outfit showing off their moves at the Rio Carnival. PHOTO: REUTERS

A reveller from the Imperio Serrano samba school performs during the first night of the Carnival parade. PHOTO: REUTERS

Another reveller from Imperio Serrano samba school performing at the parade.
PHOTO: REUTERS

A female performer clad in a stunning green outfit at the parade. PHOTO: REUTERS

Drum queen Raphaela Gomes from Sao Clemente Samba school greeting a fan during the first night of the carnival parade. PHOTO: REUTERS

Revellers of the Imperio Serrano incorporating brightly coloured fans into their performance. PHOTO: AFP

A reveller of the Imperio Serrano in a costume with angel wings at the carnival. PHOTO: AFP

A performer donning a specially-designed outfit and headgear at the carnival. PHOTO: AFP

A young reveller of the Imperio Serrano with facepaint performing at the Rio Carnival. PHOTO: AFP

Spectators cheer as revellers of the Imperio Serrano perform on the first night of the Rio Carnival at the Sambadrome.
PHOTO: AFP

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