other famous carnival galas include the baile da cidade maravilhosa, the baile do vermelho e preto, the baile do cordăo do bola preta, the baile do gigantes da lira, bailes no clube monte líbano, the baile at the jockey club, and the highly publicized scala gay baile.
now revived, the official baile of the city of rio de janeiro is held on the thursday preceding the parades in the sambódromo, and marks the official beginning of carnival celebrations in the city.
tickets for these events can be easily purchased at most tour agencies found in copacabana, ipanema, and leblon - prices change significantly depending on the event, ranging from brazilian reals 50 to over brazilian reals 1000 per person.
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