As millions tune in to watch the sequin-clad samba dancers at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival parade, celebrities have also flocked in, to be part of the world's biggest party.
This year, beer company Brahma roped in American actress Megan Fox to promote the brand. The 26-year-old star who was accompanied by her husband Brian Austin Green was also spotted visiting a local samba school in Sao Paulo. Meanwhile, TV reality show star Kim Kardashian and boyfriend rapper Kanye West, and actor Will Smith were also seen enjoying the parades. South Korean rapper Psy, of Gangnam Style fame, had also performed In the northeastern city of Salvador alongside Brazilian stars Claudia Leitte, Gilberto Gil and Daniela Mercury.
The numbers of A-list celebrities in attendance has grown in past years as Brazil has risen - particularly since the country was chosen to host the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 summer Olympics.
Previously, celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Fergie, Madonna, Beyoncé, Jude Law, Paris Hilton, Pamela Anderson and Kevin Spacey were part of the big event.
As the Carnival in Brazil draws to a close, check out the latest pictures of the parade and a glimpse of a few celebrities who added to the celebrations by their presence and participation.
American actress Megan Fox (L), her husband Brian Austin Green (R) watch the annual carnival parade with a friend in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome, February 10, 2013.ReutersReality television star Kim Kardashian and her boyfriend Kanye WestTwitter/DarlaSantossKanye West, Kim Kardashian and Will Smith on the Balcony of the hotel in IpanemaTwitter/BrazilKardashSouth Korean singer Psy greets revellers during the second night of the A Group annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome February 9, 2013.ReutersBrazilian soccer player Neymar (C), currently playing with Santos FC, watches the annual Carnival parade with compatriot Andre of Atletico Mineiro (L) in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome, February 12, 2013.ReutersAmerican movie director Spike Lee covers his ears as he directs the filming of Afro-Brazilian cultural group Olodum as part of his documentary project titled "Go Brazil Go", during a Carnival street party in Salvador da Bahia, February 8, 2013.ReutersA reveller from Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school participates during the annual carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome, February 12, 2013.ReutersRevellers from the Vila Isabel samba school participate in the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome February 12, 2013.ReutersDrum queen Sabrina Sato of the Vila Isabel samba school participates in the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome February 12, 2013.ReutersRevellers from the Vila Isabel samba school participate in the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome February 12, 2013.ReutersRevellers from the Vila Isabel samba school participate in the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome February 12, 2013.Reuters
