Carnaval, a five-day celebration before Lent, is one of Brazil's most iconic and extravagant events. The celebration, which takes place in cities across the country, is a time of music, dance, and revelry, with millions of people taking to the streets to join in the fun. The Carnaval parade, known as the "desfile," features elaborately decorated floats, costumes, and performances by samba schools, which are groups of people who come together to celebrate and compete with each other.