Carnival 2009

Carnival in Rio is the only real Carnival. Everybody is out dancing in the streets. Participants plan (and save up for) their colorful exquisite costumes for a year (though some costumes seem to be little more than glitter and one or two sequins). The best costumes can be seen on Sunday and Monday of Carnival week in the specially constructed SAMBÓDROMO(in downtown -- subway station Praça Onze). The shows start at 8 pm and continue until 8 am! Buy your tickets well in advance. Carnival is a must—at least once in a lifetime.

The dates on which Carnival (Mardi Gras) happens depend on a religious calendar (Roman Catholic Church). The Carnival (Mardi Gras) starts on Saturday and ends on Tuesday.

2002

February 09th. to 12th.

2003

February 01st. to 04th.

2004

February 21st. to 24th.

2005

February 05th. to 08th.

2006

February 26th. to March 01st.

2007

February 17th. to 20th.

2008

February 02nd. to 05th.

2009

February 21st. to 24th.

2010

February 13th. to 16th.