The Cordão do Boitatá parade, held on February 23 in downtown Rio de Janeiro, heralds the upcoming Carnival set to begin on February 28. With streets filled with samba rhythms and colorful costumes, the event attracted thousands of participants celebrating in a lively atmosphere. Over the weekend alone, a total of 99 official bloc parties along with numerous unofficial ones drew more than 160,000 attendees, exemplifying the city's enthusiasm. The traditional handover of the city's keys to King Momo by the mayor is anticipated to officially kick off the Carnival festivities.
The Cordão do Boitatá parade kicked off Sunday, filling Rio's streets with samba, costumes, and dance, showcasing the vibrant lead-up to Carnival.
With just days until Carnival, over the weekend 99 official bloc parties attracted more than 160,000 revelers, demonstrating Rio's festive spirit.
The mayor will hand the city's keys to King Momo on 28 February, officially marking the beginning of the Carnival celebrations.
Thousands participated in the parade, showcasing a mix of cultural expressions and community spirit that exemplifies the essence of Rio's Carnival preparations.
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