The annual carnival in Rio-de-Janeiro is a bright festival. People dance, play music and sing. Everyone is happy and full of joy. Paraders wear colourful costumes. Some of them are really exotic and extravagant. The weather is usually fine and warm, so people don't need to put on lots of clothes. There are so many activities the celebraters can do on those days, from dancing to playing sport to tasting delicious traditional food. If you visit the carnival you will be overwhelmed with your feelings of excitement.