Rio Carnival is one of the biggest, boldest and brightest events in the Brazilian calendar, and it’s taking the country’s tourism capital by storm next week. The sound of samba rings, raucous ...

Rio Carnival is one of the biggest, boldest and brightest events in the Brazilian calendar, and it’s taking the country’s tourism capital by storm next week.

Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro's west side, but this year there's even more, with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school back in the top parade ...

Delay of the Carnival parade will deprive Rio state of much-needed tourism revenue. In 2020, Carnival drew 2.1 million visitors and generated about $725 million in economic activity, ...

The specter of violence Manicongo faced five centuries ago hasn't vanished. Transgender woman Alessandra Salazary, 31, hosts a Carnival contest in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.

Fat Tuesday in the Big Easy and Rio’s signature blowout are two of the planet’s biggest and best parties. There is, however, more to this age-old party—and ways to celebrate it.

Rio makes do as Carnival festivities are canceled The Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro is lit Friday in honor of the victims of COVID-19. In a normal year, the Sambadrome would be preparing for Carnival.

Today the parade remains the centerpiece of Rio’s Carnival, held in a dedicated stadium built in 1984. Produced by Craig Allen, Gray Beltran and Diego Ribadeneira.

The annual Rio Carnival is in full swing and one samba school is exploring the link between Brazil's two favourite pastimes: carnival and football. With the Word Cup only 100 days away Brazilians ...

Carnival in Rio: A Party Like No Other As Mardi Gras revelers struggled to lift the battered spirits of New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro secured its reputation as the most decadent place to be for ...