The largest festival in the world is Brazil’s Carnival which is considered by many to be “the greatest show on Earth.” More than 5 million people travel to Brazil in February or March to attend this religious celebration that begins 40 days before Easter. The festival is full of live music and people dancing in the streets. More than 70+ samba schools compete every year for cash and prizes. Dancers from these schools wear colorful and creative costumes. They form a long line of people in the street called a parade that starts in the city center and stops at the ocean. The festival takes place before the Catholic season of Lent and celebrates the last day before Brazilians must give up the things they love for 40 days. The festival ends with a beautiful fire show on the beach when the sun goes down.

38. The Carnival is a large festival in Brazil.                                                                         ____

39. You can find lots of great food at the festival.                                                                 ____

40. Dancers from local samba schools wear costumes and compete for cash and prizes.             ____

41. The festival takes place after the Catholic season of Lent.                                              ____

42. The festival begins with a beautiful fire show on the beach.                                           ____