Celebrities At Carnival: Photos Of Stars Partying In Brazil & Beyond Ahead Of The Easter Season

By:

Christina Casiano

February 21, 2023 11:59AM EST

Carnival was born in Brazil, but happens around the world. See photos of stars celebrating the festival here.

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Stars At Carnival: Rihanna & More

Stars At Carnival: Rihanna & More — Brazil’s annual Carnival festivities started on Friday, Feb. 17, bringing throngs of people to the streets to celebrate. The Brazilian government said that over 46 million people would be attending this year. The celebration, which lasts until Feb. 22, marks days of excess ahead of Lent, the season where Catholics fast and reflect.

Carnival is big business for Brazil. Rio’s tourism agency estimated the festival will generate $1 billion in revenue, largely for businesses like bars and hotels.

While the tradition began in Brazil, countries around the world now celebrate. Rihanna put on a very sexy display during Barbados celebrations in 2015. She teamed a sparkling bikini with feathered wings for a truly angelic look.

Ready for more photos from Carnival? Check out all the best here.

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Gisele Bundchen

Gisele Bundchen — Gisele Bundchen looked like a dream during Rio de Janeiro Carnival on Feb. 19, 2023. She modeled a crop top and white jeans, looking like she was loving the single life.

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Alessandra Ambrosio

Alessandra Ambrosio — Brazilian supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio looked like she was having the time of her life alongside friends at a Major Lazer concert in Salvador, Brazil on Feb. 18, 2023. She was ready to party in a Dolce & Gabanna leotard and matching tights.

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Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj — Nicki Minaj celebrated Mardi Gras in Trinidad in this photo. She gave fans a shout-out while on top of a music truck at the Socadrome, Jean Pierre Complex in Port Of Spain. Both Mardi Gras and Carnival mark a time to let loose before Lent.

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Rihanna

Rihanna — Rihanna was so chic in pink at Barbados’ Crop Over Festival during Carnival 2019. Her feathered ensemble made her. look like a fashionable flamingo.

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Adriana Lima

Adriana Lima — Adriana Lima shook her stuff during Rio de Janeiro’s carnival. She boogied around in a graphic romper during a visit to the Sambadrome.

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Rihanna

Rihanna — Rihanna looked angelic during the Kadooment Day Parade in her home country Barbados in 2013. Her white jeweled bikini only covered the essentials, but she looked divine.

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Gisele Bundchen

Gisele Bundchen — Gisele Bundchen stole the show at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival parade in 2011. She glowed as she climbed atop one of the giant floats dressed as Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. Then-husband Tom Brady watched from the audience.

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