Striking images from the performances of the samba schools of the Rio Carnival at the Marques de Sapucai Sambadrome in Brazil | Photos: AFP, AP, Reuters
A Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school performer during a dance
A Grande Rio samba school reveller lights up as she performs at the Sambadrome
A performer from the Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school aboard a tableax
A dancer from the Grande Rio samba school at the Sambadrome
The Rio Carnival witnessed many eye-catching attires, like the one this Grande Rio samba school performer is wearing
A reveller from the Paraiso do Tuiuti samba school perform a dance with others
Elaborate tableau filled the Sambadrome, like this one from the Grande Rio samba school
The Rio Carnival festivities continue until March 8, 2025
The main samba school parades are held at the Sambadrome, a purpose-built parade venue in Rio de Janeiro
Drum queen Fabiola de Andrade of Mocidade samba school perform at the Marques de Sapucai Sambadrome