Hottest Queens in Rio de Janeiro Carnivals

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Rio de Janeiro’s famous Carnival has roots stretching back to the colonial era, influenced by Portuguese traditions such as Entrudo. Some accounts date the early festivities to 1723, although the exact date is debated. Over the centuries, Carnival has evolved into a spectacular celebration of samba, dazzling costumes, colorful parades, and vibrant Brazilian culture.

This gallery brings together striking performers from different samba schools, featuring costumes ranging from sparkling gold and fiery red to vivid blue, green and white. Get ready to discover some memorable looks from Rio’s Carnival celebrations!

 

Rio Carnival Queens and Spectacular Samba Costumes

From enormous feathered wings to intricate body decorations and elaborate headpieces, these performers showcase the creativity and spectacle of Brazilian Carnival. Each samba school brings its own visual identity to the parade, making every costume a little different.

 

Close-up of a Rio Carnival dancer in a beaded costume with blue, teal and purple feathered decorations.
A close-up view of an ornate Carnival costume with blue, teal and purple feathers and colourful circular beadwork. Source: http://lostininternet.com/
Rio Carnival performer in an elaborate orange, gold and green feathered costume on a decorated parade float.
A Rio Carnival performer showcases an elaborate orange, gold and green feathered costume on a decorated parade float. Photo: © VPA, PacificCoastNews.com | Source: http://hottrip.net/
Samba performer dances in a long blue feathered costume during a Rio Carnival parade at dusk.
A samba performer displays long blue feathered costume elements during a parade beneath the evening sky. Source: http://cristianjzea.wix.com/
Carnival dancer smiles in a sparkling white costume and an oversized white feathered headdress.
A smiling performer wears a sparkling white costume with an elaborate white feathered headdress. Source: http://allday2.com/
Carnival dancer raises her arms in a jeweled costume with a tall red feathered headdress.
A smiling Carnival dancer raises her arms beneath a tall red feathered headdress decorated with jewels. Source: http://www.blikk.hu/
Carnival dancer in a green, orange and purple jeweled costume with a dramatic multicoloured feather headdress.
A Carnival performer poses in an elaborate green, orange and purple feathered costume. The image carries an “Alex Nunes Fotografia” watermark. Source: https://www.pinterest.com/
Carnival dancer celebrates with raised arms in a dramatic red feathered costume.
A Carnival performer celebrates with raised arms, surrounded by a large fan of vivid red feathers. Source: http://erooups.com/
Carnival performer wears an orange and gold costume with long spiked feather decorations radiating outward.
An orange-and-gold Carnival costume features long, radiating feather and spike details. Source: http://www.blikk.hu/
Samba performer from the Nenê samba school in an elaborate costume with a dramatic horn-like headdress.
A member of samba school Nenê, from Vila Matilde district, wears an elaborate Carnival costume. Photo: EPA/Sebastião Moreira | Source: http://www.lux.iol.pt/
Smiling Carnival dancer wears a sparkling silver costume surrounded by a wide black feathered headdress.
A dancer smiles in a sparkling silver costume framed by an expansive black feathered headdress. Source: http://lostininternet.com/
Carnival dancer in a jeweled costume with bright yellow and orange feathers around her head and shoulders.
A performer wears an ornate jeweled costume surrounded by vivid yellow and orange feathers. Source: https://www.pinterest.com/
Reveller from the Gaviões da Fiel samba school wearing an elaborate Carnival costume.
A reveller from the Gaviões da Fiel samba school in an elaborate parade costume. Source: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/
Carnival dancer from the Mancha Verde samba school wearing a costume with large yellow feathered wings.
A dancer from the Mancha Verde samba school wears a dramatic yellow-feathered Carnival costume. Photo: AP Photo/Andre Penner | Source: http://www.20minutes.fr/
Carnival performer in a blue and yellow jeweled costume with a broad fan of dark feathers.
A performer poses in a blue-and-yellow costume with jeweled details and a broad dark feathered backpiece. Source: http://lostininternet.com/
Samba performer dances in a sparkling white costume with a large white and black feathered headdress.
A member of the X-9 Paulistana samba school wears an elaborate white costume with black-and-white feather details. EPA/SEBASTIAO MOREIRA | Source: https://www.pinterest.com/
Rio Carnival performer in an ornate costume and elaborate feathered headdress during a samba parade.
A samba performer showcases an elaborate Carnival costume and feathered headdress. Source: http://gigapica.geenstijl.nl/
Smiling Carnival dancer wears an ornate gold and orange costume with a tall feathered headdress.
A smiling performer wears an ornate gold-and-orange costume with an elaborate feathered headdress. Source: http://gigapica.geenstijl.nl/
Rio Carnival performer in an elaborate colourful costume dancing among other parade participants.
A Carnival performer dances among parade participants in an elaborate costume. Source: http://lostininternet.com/
Carnival dancer in a gold jeweled costume and ornate headpiece at a samba parade.
A samba performer displays an ornate gold-decorated Carnival costume and headpiece. Source: http://kilianqpalacios.blogspot.com/
Rio Carnival performer in an orange feathered costume dancing in front of a parade group.
A performer in an orange feathered costume dances during a samba parade. The existing post also records members of Unidos da Tijuca samba school. Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images | Source: http://lostininternet.com/.
Carnival dancer smiles in a gold metallic costume with a large fan of golden feathers.
A performer smiles and raises her arms in a metallic gold costume with an expansive golden feathered backpiece. Source: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/
Samba dancer in a green and silver costume with a broad white and green feathered headdress.
A Carnival queen dances in a green-and-silver costume with a wide white and green feathered backpiece. Source: https://www.pinterest.com/
Rio Carnival dancer in an elaborate feathered costume performing during the parade.
A Rio Carnival dancer performs in an elaborate red costume with decorative feathers.
Carnival performer smiles in a red and gold costume with an elaborate red feathered headdress.
A performer from the Imperio da Tijuca samba school wears a striking red feathered costume with gold details. Source: http://lostininternet.com/
Carnival performer in an elaborate samba costume with a decorative feathered headdress.
A Carnival performer wears an ornate costume and dramatic feathered headdress. Source: http://www.blikk.hu/
Carnival performer seen from behind beneath a huge royal-blue feathered headdress, wearing a gold-trimmed costume.
Paulina Soto is shown from behind in a dramatic royal-blue feathered headdress and a gold-trimmed costume. Source: https://www.pinterest.com/
Samba performer wears an elaborate Carnival costume and a large feathered headdress.
A samba performer presents an elaborate costume and feathered headdress during Carnival. Source: http://www.blikk.hu/
Carnival drum queen in a jeweled gold costume with red and orange feathers, in front of a drum group dressed in orange.
A Carnival drum queen wears a jeweled costume with red, orange and multicoloured feathers, with a drum group in orange uniforms behind her. Source: http://findimgs.com/
Performer from the Mancha Verde samba school in an elaborate Carnival costume during the parade.
A member of the Mancha Verde samba school Special Group performs in an elaborate Carnival costume. Photo: EPA/Sebastião Moreira | Source: http://www.lux.iol.pt/
Samba performer in a blue feathered costume and gold-and-red bodice blows a kiss during the parade.
A smiling samba performer blows a kiss in a blue feathered costume with gold and red details. Source: http://lostininternet.com/

 

Rio Carnival is a celebration of color, rhythm and creativity, and these queens and dancers are a big part of its spectacle. Which costume or performer caught your eye? Share your favorite in the comments, and explore more Carnival inspiration on Men-Dream.

 

 

2 Replies to “Hottest Queens in Rio de Janeiro Carnivals”

    • Mr.Dreamer Post author

      Thank You, Lohmann, for a nice word. Well yes, the Girls are really HOT 😉

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