The Princesses and the Queen of the Carnival take part on the handing of the keys of the city from Rio de Janeiro's mayor, Eduardo Paes, to 'King Momo' (considered the king of Carnivals in numerous Latin American festivities) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 04 March 2011. Brazil will celebrate during five days it's Carnival in a big party attended by millions of people through the streets of the cities dancing samba with music parades. EPA/ANTONIO LACERDA
People dressed in carnival costumes take part during the parade of the krewe 'Carmelitas' along the streets of the neighborhood Santa Tereza, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 04 March 2011, as it is traditional after the opening of the Carnival of Rio. EPA/ANTONIO LACERDA
People takes part during the parade of the krewe 'Carmelitas' along the streets of the neighborhood Santa Tereza, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 04 March 2011, as it is traditional after the opening of the Carnival of Rio. The Rio de Janeiro carniva will be held from 05 to 08 March. EPA/ANTONIO LACERDA
Revellers take part during the parade of the krewe 'Carmelitas' along the streets of the neighborhood Santa Tereza, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 04 March 2011, as it is traditional after the opening of the Carnival of Rio. EPA/ANTONIO LACERDA
People dressed in carnival masks and costumes take part during the parade of the krewe 'Carmelitas' along the streets of the neighborhood Santa Tereza, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 04 March 2011, as it is traditional after the opening of the Carnival of Rio. EPA/ANTONIO LACERDA
Rio de Janeiro's mayor, Eduardo Paes (L), hands the keys of the city to 'King Momo' (considered the king of Carnivals in numerous Latin American festivities) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 04 March 2011. Brazil will celebrate during five days it's Carnival in a big party attended by millions of people through the streets of the cities dancing samba with music parades. EPA/ANTONIO LACERDA
Rio de Janeiro's mayor, Eduardo Paes (L), hands the keys of the city to 'King Momo' (considered the king of Carnivals in numerous Latin American festivities) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 04 March 2011. Brazil will celebrate during five days it's Carnival in a big party attended by millions of people through the streets of the cities dancing samba with music parades. EPA/ANTONIO LACERDA
A view of a children's parade float at Rio de Janeiro's Sambodrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 04 March 2011. Brazil will celebrate during five days it's Carnival in a big party attended by millions of people through the streets of the cities dancing samba with music parades. EPA/MARCELO SAYAO
A view of a parade float at Rio de Janeiro's Sambodrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 04 March 2011. Brazil will celebrate during five days it's Carnival in a big party attended by millions of people through the streets of the cities dancing samba with music parades. EPA/MARCELO SAYAO
Several children pose costumed for the carnival at Rio de Janeiro's Sambodrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 04 March 2011. Brazil will celebrate during five days it's Carnival in a big party attended by millions of people through the streets of the cities dancing samba with music parades. EPA/MARCELO SAYAO
Employees work on the last decoration details at Rio de Janeiro's Sambodrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 04 March 2011. Brazil will celebrate during five days it's Carnival in a big party attended by millions of people through the streets of the cities dancing samba with music parades. EPA/MARCELO SAYAO
Employees work on the last decoration details at Rio de Janeiro's Sambodrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 04 March 2011. Brazil will celebrate during five days it's Carnival in a big party attended by millions of people through the streets of the cities dancing samba with music parades. EPA/MARCELO SAYAO
A man works on the last details of a poster at Rio de Janeiro's Sambodrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 04 March 2011. Brazil will celebrate during five days it's Carnival in a big party attended by millions of people through the streets of the cities dancing samba with music parades. EPA/MARCELO SAYAO
