Rio Makes Merry at Mardi Gras. Citizens of Brazil's capital forgot the war and its worries for a time last week in the celebration of Carnaval (correct), annual South American Mardi Gras. Pictured here are some of the opening night festivities at the Casino de Urca, largest of Rio's casinos.

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Rio Makes Merry at Mardi Gras. Citizens of Brazil's capital forgot the war and its worries for a time last week in the celebration of Carnaval (correct), annual South American Mardi Gras. Pictured here are some of the opening night festivities at the Casino de Urca, largest of Rio's casinos.

Wide World Photos, Inc. · [ca. February 1953]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

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