Rio Carnival Parade Custom Costume with Roundtrip Transfer

Highlights

• Join the Rio Samba Schools in the World’s Largest Carnival
• Experience the Thrill of Rio’s Carnival Parade and Performance
• Participate in the Samba School Parade at Rio Carnival
• Walk the Sambadrome and Experience Rio’s Carnival First-Hand
• Become a Star in the Samba Parade with a Custom Costume

Description

Close your eyes and imagine the lights, the drums, the colors exploding in every direction. The crowd is electric, the energy contagious, and you… you're not watching from afar, you're in it, parading down the iconic Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, wearing a dazzling costume, surrounded by the rhythm and passion of Brazil’s greatest celebration.

This is more than just attending Carnival, this is living it. We offer you the rare opportunity to become a performer in the most famous parade in the world: Rio’s Carnival Parade. Every year, the city comes alive for a spectacular showdown between Samba Schools, each telling a story through song, dance, and visual splendor. The competition is fierce. The pride is real. And now, you can be part of it.

When you book this unforgettable experience, you’ll be matched with a top Samba School and assigned a section within their parade. You’ll receive a professionally designed costume created specifically for the year’s theme, a work of art that has taken months to produce. Our team will help you suit up and prepare for your moment in the spotlight.

Then comes the magic. As the drums start pounding and the parade moves forward, you’ll walk (or dance!) through the Sambadrome under the stars, cheered on by tens of thousands of spectators. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just someone with a big smile and open heart, your presence helps bring the performance to life. The joy is infectious. The atmosphere? Unlike anything you've ever felt.

After the parade, we'll make sure you're comfortably returned to your hotel, costume, memories, and all. And if you’ve got room in your suitcase, you can take your costume home, a sparkling reminder of your night as a true carnival star.

What’s Included

• Official participation in a Rio Samba School’s Carnival Parade
• A unique, handcrafted costume tailored to the parade’s theme
• Support from our team for costume fitting and parade guidance
• Transportation back to your accommodation post-event
• The option to keep your costume (subject to luggage space)

Know Before You Go

• Carnival dates vary each year and typically fall in February or March. Check the calendar before booking.
• Costumes are limited and made to order, so we strongly recommend reserving early.
• No dance skills are needed, this experience is about joy, not perfection!
• Participants of all backgrounds and most ages are welcome.

The Rio Carnival is something the world talks about. This is your chance to say you were part of it. Don’t just visit the city during Carnival. Become the parade. Let your spirit soar with the rhythm of the drums, and take home not just photos, but a story that will last a lifetime.

Includes

• Original, tailor-made costume created by a samba school.
• Assistance with putting on the costume.
• Round-trip transfer (hotel ↔ Sambadrome).
• Possibility to take the costume home (if you have space in your luggage).

Excludes

• Food
• Drink
• Tickets to watch the Carnival Parade

Important Information

• Important: If no pickup address is provided, the default meeting point will be Socialtel Lapa – Rua Visconde de Maranguape, 9.
• Important: During high season, customers will be directed to meeting points near their hotel. During this time, we only work with meeting points to expedite pickups and avoid traffic.
• Tickets to watch the parade (as a spectator) are not included.
• Carnival dates change every year, so it's important to check the calendar when planning your trip.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund