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Rio's famous fiesta attracted a record 400,000 foreign visitors, according to the 2004 Guinness Book of Records, making it the largest carnival celebration in the world. In addition to foreigners, approximately 5 million people fill the streets of Rio in search of the hundreds of street parties, or blocks, that take place annually. Needless to mention the large number of people who pay expensive tickets to watch the official competition parade on Marquês de Sapucaí.