Guinness World Records recognizes Rio de Janeiro's Carnival as the largest carnival celebration on Earth, drawing millions of participants and spectators for its parades, samba school competitions, and street parties in the weeks before Lent. It is widely considered Brazil's most iconic cultural festival.
Record no. MRB-2026-005632
Largest Carnival Celebration in the World
Reference Record – Not Certified
This record is compiled from publicly available sources for reference. It has not been examined or certified by The Book of World Records.