This year's Rio Carnival is getting bigger and brighter than ever as it heads to the final day.
The performers showed off their body in colorful and revealing costumes and their groovy moves entertained the crowd. On the first night of the Carnival, the sequined dancers in beguiling samba costumes danced their way through crowded city streets.
Take a look at the dazzling costumes and frenzied dancers...
Revellers of the Salgueiro samba school participate in the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome, March 3, 2014
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Revellers of the Sao Clemente samba school participate in the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome, March 3, 2014.
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Revellers of the Salgueiro samba school participate in the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome, March 3, 2014.
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Revellers of the Mangueira samba school participate in the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome, March 3, 2014.
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A reveller of the Mangueira samba school participates in the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome, March 3, 2014
Revellers of the Mangueira samba school participate in the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome, March 3, 2014
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Revellers of the Salgueiro samba school participate in the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome, March 3, 2014.
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A reveller of the Salgueiro samba school participate in the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome, March 3, 2014.
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A reveller of the Salgueiro samba school participate in the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome, March 3, 2014.
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Revellers of the Salgueiro samba school participate in the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome, March 3, 2014.
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