Glitz & Glamour From Brazil’s Carnival 2013

Brazil's Carnival celebrations opened with a bang Friday as hundreds of thousands took to the streets to enjoy the start of the country's famous parades and street parties. The five days of street parties, balls and parades traditionally shut down most of Latin America's biggest country, luring millions of locals and tourists to celebrations across the country. Rio alone is expected to attract 900,000 tourists and generate £420 million for the local economy this year. 

Korean popstar Psy, whose "Gangnam Style" single with its signature dance moves has made him a global phenomenon, performed to huge crowds in Salvador, Brazil's third-biggest city, last night.