See the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize.
Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades began with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.
Two people were arrested after a woman was spotted by a drone grabbing a phone from an attendee.
Crowds filled the Sambadrome to watch samba schools face off at Rio Carnival.
At least 20 people have been injured after a factory making costumes for Carnival celebrations in Brazil caught fire.
Samba school Viradouro is crowned champion of the highly contested event held at Rio's Sambadrome.
Indigenous communities were celebrated at the Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí on Sunday evening.
Samba school Imperatriz Leopoldinense wins the title of this year's carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro.
The Grande Rio samba group has won the top prize with a parade promoting religious tolerance.
