Photos: Brazil's glitzy Carnival is back with stunning costumes, packed parade grounds

Here are 60 spectacular images from the streets of Rio as Carnival makes its full, post-pandemic return in Brazil.

Photos: Brazil's glitzy Carnival is back with stunning costumes, packed parade grounds

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A thrilla in Barranquilla

Photos: Brazil's glitzy Carnival is back with stunning costumes, packed parade grounds

Lent is here — but what is it all about? 5 essential reads

Lent is here — but what is it all about? 5 essential reads

Photos: Brazil's glitzy Carnival is back with stunning costumes, packed parade grounds

Brazil's Carnival turns focus to glitzy parades

Photos: Brazil's glitzy Carnival is back with stunning costumes, packed parade grounds