Carnival is the largest party in Brazil. Wikipedia says the largest celebration is in Rio, but actually it’s in Salvador. For the entire month of February, Salvador experiences a huge influx of tourists. They fill the stairs of Geronimo on Tuesdays, they take all the seats at Jazz no Mam on Saturday nights, they have all come to see the livest party on Earth, Carnival in Salvador, Bahia. As a tourist turned person who just won’t leave, I can’t lie-the excitement got me caught up as well. After snagging a press pass I hit the streets with my camera. Here are the better shots of the first day.

Carnival, which is celebrated in many countries all over the world is a direct result of imperialism. Traditionally, Christians and Catholics feasted and partied hard before Lent started on Ash Wednesday. During Lent people abstain from fun and awesome things like…