Photos: Carnaval Brasileiro 2013 attendees and costumes

Carnaval Brasileiro 2013 at Palmer Events Center — Costumes ranged from quirky to kinky at Austin's biggest party, the annual Carnaval Brasileiro.

Carnaval Brasileiro is one of Austin’s biggest gems. In addition to elaborate costumed dance numbers performed by the Austin Samba School (see those photos here), the fans and attendees themselves get in on the act, dressing up in costumes that range from quirky to kinky. Many attendees dress simply in spirited Brazilian Carnaval attire—feathers, body paint, masks, beads, sequins, etc.

View a photo gallery of some of our favorite crowd shots and costumes below. Or visit this link for photos of the Austin Samba School costumed dance performance.

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AJ Miranda

Managing Editor - AJ Miranda grew up in Californiaâ€™s San Joaquin Valley, though he's an adopted Texan since 2002. He has a journalism degree from the University of Texas at Austin and has written about business and city life for The Wall Street Journal, The Denver Post and Laredo Morning Times. He is also an avid photographer and videographer.