Rio Carnival kicks off

Carnival gets underway in Rio as the traditional king of the festivities "King Momo" receives the key to the city with confetti raining down on him from the skies. The symbolic act launches five days of wild partying in the tourist hotspot which will culminate with the extravagant parade of the samba schools late Sunday and Monday resplendent with colorful floats and sexy dancers.Duration: 00:55