Rio Carnival 2013: Celebrations end in a riot of colour as millions watch the spectacle

Rio de Janeiro's Carnival celebrations end with an explosion of colour and wild pageantry.

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  1. Dubbed the "greatest show on Earth", this year
  2. Samba dancers perform in brightly coloured and intricate costumes (Reuters)
  3. Participants of the Beija Flor samba school perform in the Sambadrome. Huge floats are a hallmark of Rio Carnival and are made months in advance (Reuters)
  4. A woman dressed in a bright, sunflower costume dances at the Rio Carnival (Reuters)
  5. The bright, elaborate costumes, party atmosphere and extraordinary spectacle make Rio Carnival a worldwide tourist attraction (Reuters)
  6. An estimated Six million people attended the five day party (Reuters)

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