By Fiona Hurrell, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the official dates of Carnival 2012 almost upon us, all eyes turn to the Grupo Especial (Special Group), the largest and most accomplished samba schools in the world. The crème de la crème of Rio’s samba schools will be parading at the Sambódromo on Sunday, February 19th, and Monday, February 20th in the famous Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here