Annual Brazil carnival kicks off in Rio de Janeiro

​A reveler smiles at the camera during the Carmelitas street party in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Friday, March 1, 2019. Much of the appeal of Rio street parties is the variety of themes and the opportunity for people to dress up in elaborate colorful costumes. The six-day carnival has set a world's record for the largest number of people dancing the Samba. [Photo: AP]