IN PICTURES: The Latin American region is filled with dance, music and euphoria at this time of year with the arrival of the most colorful carnivals in the world.
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Organizing the carnival of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is a year-round affair. This year the most beautiful floats will parade in the Sambodrome from Feb. 3-18.
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In Brazil, this celebration unites people of all ages who use exotic costumes to enjoy the world's biggest party.
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In Haiti, a reveller dances as he parades along a street at the Carnival of Jacmel.
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In Colombia, Barranquilla's carnival around 120 groups join celebrations between Feb. 10-13. The celebration is inaugurated with the presentation of king and queen Momo.
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Bolivia celebrates carnival beginning Feb. 3 with the Oruro carnival which fuses religious, Spanish, Indigenous and Andean traditions. Over 400,000 people participate in this intangible heritage of humanity.
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Uruguay's carnival in Montevideo is one of the longest, lasting between 30 and 40 days.
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Montevideo's inaugural parade was on Jan. 25. The festivities will last until mid-February.
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