Events on Carnival Saturday
The famous balls continue tonight including the most elegant held at Copacabana Palace. Street processions and bands fill the avenues with the sounds of the samba. For all of those who love to dress-up, the costume competition is in full swing at the Hotel Gloria. Come along and bring your imagination!
Event Schedule on Carnival Saturday
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Cordao de Bola Preta Street Band |
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Black and white spotted costumes are littered throughout this street band, the oldest in Carnival. Cross-dressing and bar-hopping complete the frenzied walk through the streets.
Location: XXXXXXXXX Start:: 10am |
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Banda de Ipanema |
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The famous band performs in the street, welcoming all who want to join in the party. More
Location: Praca General Osorio (Ipanema) Start: 4pm |
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Costume Competition |
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If you want to see some of the most of exquisite and creative Carnival costumes, attending this competition as a spectator or participant is the way to go. There are four categories of costumes including sumptuous, original, drag, and soul.
Location: Praca Floriano (Downtown) Start: 7pm |
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Street Band Competition |
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Location: Av Rio Branco (Centro) Start: 8pm |
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Copacabana Palace Luxury Ball, (11:00 pm)* |
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For one seeking the glamorous side of Carnival, this is the ball to attend. The most famous of the Carnival balls, magnificent costumes or black-tie is required. More
Location: Copacabana Palace (Copacabana) Start: 11pm |
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Carnaval Ball at Scala* |
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These balls are for the not-so-formal featuring live music and samba dancing. More
Location: Av Afrannio de Melo Franco(Leblon) and Help Start: 11pm |
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Gay Balls at Le Boy* |
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Le Boy is a Copacabana dance club complete with music and dance floor. The crowd is filled with both homosexuals and heterosexuals moving between house music and samba while dressed in costume and other outrageous attire. More
Location: Rua Rual Pompeia (Copacabana) Start: XXXXXXXXXXXXpm |
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Celebrations Continue |
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Performances including music, dance, and merriment continue on the streets of Rio de Janeiro.
Location: Rio Folio and Terreirao do Samba (Near Arcos do Lapa and Cathedral Metropolitana) Start: 8pm |
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* Times are approximate as they may change with little warning.
* Events that require tickets for participation are indicated by a star.
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Carnival Overview
Background:
History
Music
Samba Dance
Schedule:
Before Carnival
Carnival Friday
Carnival Saturday
Carnival Sunday
Carnival Monday
Carnival Tuesday
Attractions:
Sambadrome
Samba Parade
Balls
Street Processions
Samba Schools
Carnival Rehersals
Trip Planning:
Planning a Trip
Lodgings
Event Tickets
Parade Seats
Transportation
Safety
Resources:
Movies, Books, CDs
Carvinal Glossary
Background:
History
Music
Samba Dance
Schedule:
Before Carnival
Carnival Friday
Carnival Saturday
Carnival Sunday
Carnival Monday
Carnival Tuesday
Attractions:
Sambadrome
Samba Parade
Balls
Street Processions
Samba Schools
Carnival Rehersals
Trip Planning:
Planning a Trip
Lodgings
Event Tickets
Parade Seats
Transportation
Safety
Resources:
Movies, Books, CDs
Carvinal Glossary

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