Welcome to our guide to Brazilian Carnival for kids! Part of our Brazil for Kids geography series from Archie & Beans World Adventures. Join Archie and Beans as they discover the colourful celebrations of Carnival in Brazil, one of the biggest festivals in the world. From dazzling costumes and giant parades to incredible music and dancing, Carnival is a huge celebration that takes place across Brazil every year. In this episode we travel to the famous Rio de Janeiro, home of the world-famous Rio Carnival parades. We learn how samba schools prepare all year for the festival, why the celebrations happen before Lent, and how Carnival has roots in African, Portuguese, and Brazilian culture. Discover the music, costumes, floats, and traditions that make Carnival one of the most exciting cultural celebrations on Earth. This video is perfect for homeschool geography, Key Stage 2 (UK) and Grades 2–5 (US) students who want to learn about Brazil, world cultures, festivals, and South American geography.