Record No.
MRB-2026-005632
Largest Carnival Celebration in the World
Arts & Entertainment
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Record Holder
Rio de Janeiro Carnival
Brazil
Category
Arts & Entertainment
Country
Brazil
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BR )
Achievement Date
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Verification Status
Reference
Record Description
Guinness World Records recognizes Rio de Janeiro's Carnival as the largest carnival celebration on Earth, drawing millions of participants and spectators for its parades, samba school competitions, and street parties in the weeks before Lent. It is widely considered Brazil's most iconic cultural festival.
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