When is Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2012?

Carnival is one of the most exciting and fun times of the year to visit the amazing city of Rio de Janeiro. Carnival happens every year exactly 40-days before the Easter holiday.  The official Rio Carnival celebration is only 4-days long starting on Saturday and ending on Fat Tuesday, but the people of Rio use Carnival as an excuse to party for the entire week. The 2012 Rio de Janeiro Carnival officially starts on Saturday, February 18, 2012 and ends Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Click for info on Apartment Rentals for Rio Carnival 2012…