Dogs on the scent of Carnival fun in Rio
China Daily | Updated: 2020-02-18 09:13
RIO DE JANEIRO-Brazil is ramping up toward the world's most famous street party and already the dogs have had their day.
Dozens of costumed dogs joined their owners in a traditional pre-Carnival parade on Sunday along Avenida Atlantica bordering Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach.
"At first it seemed very strange. They were agitated, but now they enjoy a lot. It's an opportunity for them to play with other friends," said Claudia Idelfonso, who arrived with Bianca, a schnauzer, and Luna, a mutt wearing what looked like a Hawaiian lei.
Lucia Coutinho's 12-year-old Maltese, Bebel, came dressed in a mask and a Batman cape.
A dog dressed like a prisoner appeared to be lost, while on another corner, dogs dressed in turn as a sailor, a nurse and a bee advanced in single file.
It wasn't clear if the owners or pets had more fun.
"I don't know if she enjoys it, but she barks a lot," Coutinho said.
The parade is one of many leading up to the formal start on Friday.
Agencies via Xinhua