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Brazil  Dancers from the Portel samba school perform during a Carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, Feb. 4, 2008. Carnival occurs immediately before Lent and typically involves a public celebration and/or parade. People often dress up or masquerade during the celebrations. The world's largest carnival celebration is held in Brazil but many countries worldwide have large, popular celebrations. (Photo: AP Photo/Dado Galdieri)  Mardi Gras 2008 |