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Carnival 2009: Check out the festivities in Rio de Janeiro

Rio is Rio. Whether on New Year's Eve or Carnival. That's why the wonderful city hosts several incredible parties and foreign DJs to create an unforgettable Carnival. Check out the main events here.

Friday (20/2)
Dance Floor @ The Week

The Week opens its doors with Spanish DJ Juanjo Martin, Gra Ferreira, Jeff Valle and Robix on the first night of Carnival.

Carnival @ Cinema Ideal
The amazing Venezuelan DJ, Luiz Erre, returns to Brazil and this time promises to liven up the Cine Carnival. Brazilians Fabio Mesquita, Robson Araújo, Fabio Morgado completed the night.

Elektronik Party @ Leboy
The most popular gay club outside the country welcomes Mexican DJ Miguel Alanis. DJs Marcelo Rodrigues & Gustavo JR complete the house and tribal. DJ Vine makes the dance floor exclusively for carnival.

Maxima @ Monte Libano
The party, which was recognized by the public as the best on New Year's Eve, brings DJ Hector Fonseca for its new edition. Ana Paula and Rafael Calvente complete the night in an incredible space.

Saturday (21/2)
Cosmopolitan Special @ The Week

DJ Peter RauHofer makes another trip this Carnival to play at The Week, alongside residents João Neto, Jeff Valle and Robix.

Karnaval Kone @ LeBoy
If you want to meet a foreigner, the place is LeBoy. Guest DJ is FC Nond. Marcelo Rodrigues & Gustavo JR complete the house and tribal track. Rocking axé and marchinhas, DJ Vine rocks.

Carnival @ CineIdeal
Mexican DJ Edgar Velazquez shows his set at the buzzing club. Brazilians Fernando Braga, E-Thunder and Greta Guy complete the line-up.

R:evolution @ Marina da Glória
Rosane Amaral brings all her know-how to one of the best party places in Rio. The highlight of the night is DJ Manny Lehman and his party resident Twisted Dee. The Brazilians, no less important, Gustavo Scorpio and Flavio Lima provide the spice of the night.

Sunday (22 / 2)
Sunga Party Special Show @ LeBoy
Without a doubt, the club's coolest night will feature a show with lots of gogo boys to liven up the gringaiada, which is expected to fill Rio this Carnival.

The Original Brazilian Pool Party
The best day party in the country brings DJ Paulo, straight from Los Angeles, for a historic party. DJs Gustavo Scorpio and Flavio Lima also play.

Monday (23/2)
International Later @ CineIdeal

No less than three brothers share the Cine's pick-ups. Mexicans Oscar, Edgar and Carlos Velazquez promise to perform a historic set. Brazilians Danny San and Fernando Braga complete the team.

Toy @ The Week
The label party designed by André Almada brings DJ Seamus Haji, responsible for the best remixes of 2008, directly from England, and the American Chris Cox (USA). The night promises! Residents João Neto, Jeff Valle and Robix share the cabin.

Tuesday (24/2)
New Pool Party @ The Week

The day party brings together DJs Tony Moran, J Louis, João Neto, Jeff Valle, Morais and Robix for a very lively party.

Males Stripp @ LeBoy
To close the Carnival celebrations with a flourish, LeBoy prepares an incredible show with Rio strippers.

The Original Brazilian Pool Party
Rosane Amaral brings DJ Twited Dee to her day party, straight from the United States. DJ Gustavo Scorpio, Flavio Lima and Chris Camuso also play.

SERVICE
The Week

Rua Sacadura Cabral, 150 – Cais do Porto
Prices not available

ideal cinema
Rua do Carioca, 64 – Center
Prices between R$ 25 and 60

Le Boy
Rua Raul Pompéia, 102 – Copacabana
Prices between R$20 and R$30

Mount Libano
Av Borges de Medeiros, 701 – Lebon

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