To parade in a beautiful exotic costume (or one just painted on you), to dance to the heart stumping beats of the Brazilian samba, and to do so on the biggest stage in the world is one unparalleled experience. Those who simply watch the parade say it is a definite once in a life time event. For the tens of thousands who participate in the spectacle, a great portion of whom are foreigners, want to experience it first hand every year. Yes … I can understand why …
