The street party started in February 28, and finished - officially, but not for the people, in March 05

... But you go to be able
to know
what it was here!

the parade of the giant dolls in the Tuesday of Carnival

Galo da Madrugada in Recife, where the Carnival starts

... the parade starts and follow through the old streets of the city...

many popular artists are here, as LIA of ITAMARACA, the queen of the CIRANDA ( see URL last page)

well... almost all the celebrities are here...

...you see????

the teasing girl...

....between two friends ....

or solitary desirous of blood...

at left is my house; I rent for CARNIVAL.

clown by day too...

group of "papangus" in front of Nossa Senhora do Carmo convent

our pretty state flag...I love that.

In front of the city hall,everybody is there!!!

the "vacated" giant doll

majors of RECIFE (l) and OLINDA (r) enjoy the party!!!

my friends from CANADA loved the CARNIVAL!!!

there is no age to be there...in that street parade.

all are wellcome...

just be happy...HAPPY........

...HAAAPPPPPPPPPY!!!!!!!!!

you can shine, even in the dark...

smiles... smiles... shining in the face of everybody

because everything is ...FUNNY!!!!!

early morning and people already going up the hill to the party

...and love....

The Joy mixed with almost 500 years truly history

....and beauty too....

some almost die of fatigue...

...while others do their duty...photography.