Brazil is ramping up toward the world's most famous Carnival celebrations and already the dogs have had their day.
Dozens of costumed pets joined their owners in a traditional pre-Carnival parade Sunday along Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach.
There were dogs adorned with garlands, dogs dressed as Batman.
One dressed like a prisoner appeared to be lost, while nearby, dogs dressed as a sailor, a nurse and a bee advanced in single file.
Lucia Coutinho said she wasn't sure if her pet enjoyed the parade, “but she barks a lot.”
It's one of many events leading up to the formal start of Carnival on Feb. 21.
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