Ready to enjoy the world’s biggest party? This year it takes place from Feb. 28 until March 4.
White clothing ruled the 1930s to help with high temperatures and lower costs.
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During the 1950s, costumes began getting smaller, men went without shirts...
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...and women opted for bikinis:
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In the '80s the Sambodromo was built, helping to organize Carnival a bit more:
It was designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and has capacity for 90,000 spectators.
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