The 2015 Rio Carnival



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Duration:
Location: Sambódromo da Marquês de Sapucaí, Rua Marquês de Sapucaí, Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Once-in-a-lifetime experience at Rio's famous Sambadrome
Splendid costumes & colorfully decorated Carnival platforms
Great seats & views from seats in the Sambadrome's Sector 9
Breathtaking dance performances by Brazil's samba masters
Convenient, safe & worry-free roundtrip transportation

Inclusions:
Admission to the Sambadrome

Description:

Check an item off your bucket list at one of the world's most spectacular events—the annual Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Experience the festive ambiance as you watch the breathtaking parade, admire the magnificently decorated floats, and groove to the contagious rhythms of samba.

This world-famous street party goes on for 5 fun- and dance-filled days, and is split into 3 events. The first stage of Carnival—the Access Group—is the parade of samba schools aspiring to qualify for the main event the following year. The next stage is the Special Group, featuring the crème de la crème of Brazil's samba schools. The newly proclaimed Carnival champion and 5 runners-up participate in the final event—the Champion's parade.

Each participating school gets an hour on the Sambadrome stage to display their dancing skills and splendid parade platforms and costumes. Immerse yourself in the joyful atmosphere and be inspired by the bright colors and captivating rhythms of Carnival as you take it all in from Sector 9, which features bleachers with allocated seats and exceptional views.

This year's Access Group parade takes place Friday, February 13th and Saturday, February 14th, followed by the main event on Sunday the 15th and Monday the 16th. The winner is announced Wednesday, and on Champion's Saturday—February 21st—the 6 best schools return to the Sambadrome for a memorable final parade.

Event timetables

Access Group parades: 9 PM–3:30 AM
Special Group parades: 9 PM–3:50 AM
Champions parade: 9 PM–3:50 AM



Cancellation Policy:
Know before you book: Tickets are non-refundable., Seats together are guaranteed if you book all your tickets in the same transaction., Access Group parades last from 9 PM to 3:30 AM. Special Group and Champions' Group parades last from 9 PM to 3:50 AM., Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Rio de Janeiro hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you confirm your reservation., Hotel pickup takes place between 6 PM and 10 PM, depending on your hotel. Return transportation is arranged right after each parade., You must collect your Access and Special Group ticket(s) no later than Friday, February 13th. The Champion´s group tickets must be collected no later than Friday, February 20th.

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