Carnival celebrations begin in Brazil
Six million people expected on the streets for world famous Mardi Gras festival, before Lent officially begins.

Published On 9 Feb 2013
Celebrations for Brazil’s world-famous Carnival have started in Rio de Janeiro. Six million people are expected on the streets for the world famous Mardi Gras festival, before Lent officially begins.
Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo joined the party.
Source: Al Jazeera