Photos: Carnival day in Brazil goes from morning to night
A typical Carnival day in Brazil starts around 7 a.m., when the first blocos — as the free street parties are known — start their loud and colorful musical journey down the city’s streets.
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Photos: Carnival day in Brazil goes from morning to night
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