Rio, Brazil. 31st Jan, 2016. Revelers crowd the streets during the Slaves of Maua block party part of the pre-Carnival events January 31, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Revelers enjoys the "Escravos da Maua" block party, as part of pre-Carnival celebrations. Merrymakers are taking to the streets in hundreds of open-air "bloco" parties, before the start of the city's over-the-top Carnival, which officially starts the first week of February, the highlight of the year for many residents. "Escravos da Maua" translates as Slaves of Maua.

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Revelers crowd the streets during the Slaves of Maua block party part of the pre-Carnival events January 31, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Revelers enjoys the "Escravos da Maua" block party, as part of pre-Carnival celebrations. Merrymakers are taking to the streets in hundreds of open-air "bloco" parties, before the start of the city's over-the-top Carnival, which officially starts the first week of February, the highlight of the year for many residents. "Escravos da Maua" translates as Slaves of Maua.

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Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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