There are parades in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazilian Carnival . In the southeastern cities of Rio de Janeiro , São Paulo , and Vitória , huge organized parades are led by samba schools . Rio de Janeiro . In addition to the beaches , some of the most famous landmarks include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado mountain , named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World ; Sugarloaf Mountain with its cable car ; the Sambódromo ( Sambadrome ) , a permanent grandstand-lined parade avenue which is used during Carnival ; and Maracanã Stadium , one of the world 's largest football stadiums .