Rio Carnival 2014 – Day 1

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – MARCH 02: A member of Salgueiro Samba School performs during their parade at 2014 Brazilian Carnival at Sapucai Sambadrome on March 02, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio’s two nights of Carnival parades began today in a burst of fireworks to the cheers of thousands of tourists and locals who have previously enjoyed street celebrations (known as “blocos de rua”) all around the city. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)