Thousands of revelers took part in colourful street parties in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday ahead of the famous Carnival.<br /><br /> Though official carnival festivities are only scheduled to begin on February 24, Rio locals and tourists danced in several blocos, or street parties, around the city.<br /><br /> O bloco Me esquece tomou conta do Jardim Botânico, em uma festa linda e criativa! Curta as fotos da folia! #VisitRio #RioCarnaval2017 pic.twitter.com/FbmKhjS6w6— Rio de Janeiro (@riodejaneiro) 12 February 2017<br /> <br /><br /> Holding balloons shaped like sea animals and wearing seashells and floats, revelers danced under a scorching sun to the sound of drums and samba music.<br />No Comment | euronews: watch the international news without commentary | http://www.euronews.com/nocomment/
