11 Most Incredible Instagrams From Carnaval in Rio Rio de Janeiro Music + Nightlife Galleries by Morgane Croissant Feb 9, 2016 The samba dancers’ outfits are minuscule, but extremely elaborate. A photo posted by Terry George (@terrygeorge) on Feb 7, 2016 at 12:06am PST A photo posted by mytime2lime (@mytime2lime) on Feb 2, 2016 at 6:05am PST A photo posted by Jhonnathas Franco (@jhonnathsoficialfa) on Feb 9, 2016 at 7:19am PST Performers from over 70 different samba schools prepare all year long to succeed in the annual parade. A photo posted by MTV Uutiset (@mtvuutiset) on Feb 8, 2016 at 3:21am PST A photo posted by Las Iguanas (@lasiguanas) on Feb 9, 2016 at 5:56am PST A photo posted by Worldcrunch (@worldcrunch) on Feb 9, 2016 at 4:42am PST The Rio Samba Parade in the Sambodromo attracts huge crowds. Up to 5 million people gather annually for the festivities. A photo posted by Las Iguanas (@lasiguanas) on Feb 8, 2016 at 7:01am PST A photo posted by n-tv – Der Nachrichtensender (@ntv_nachrichtenfernsehen) on Feb 9, 2016 at 5:44am PST Nothing is going to spoil the fun of the parade. A photo posted by Antonio Alves Photography (@antonioalvesphotography) on Feb 8, 2016 at 8:58am PST The peformers are impressive, but the floats are downright crazy. A photo posted by Terry George (@terrygeorge) on Feb 7, 2016 at 12:13am PST A photo posted by André Eisler (@andreeisler) on Feb 9, 2016 at 9:42am PST Trending Now 12 Common Hand Gestures in the US That Will Insult People in Other Countries Oct 4, 2023 An Overnight Train Is the Best Way To Experience Canada's Winter Wilderness Oct 10, 2023 I Wore the Same Shirt for an Entire 12-Day Trip. And It Magically Stayed Clean. Nov 22, 2023 10 Luxury Train Rides in the US That Are Worth Splurging On Oct 31, 2023 How To Get the New 90-Day Vietnam Tourist Visa Oct 12, 2023