AP explains the do's and don'ts at Brazil Carnival, with survival tips from veterans to beginners

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(15 Feb 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 13 February 2026 ++IMAGES OVER SOUNDBITE++ 1. SOUNDBITE (English) Mauricio Savarese, The Associated Press: “We’re here in Rio de Janeiro’s Carmelitas' street parties on the first day of the bash to find out what people bring so they don’t end dehydrated, too tired or unable to continue the celebrations.” 2. Various of crowd of revelers during a carnival street party 3. House resident with a hose watering revelers ++