However, it’s worth getting in there early – costumes are subject to availability ... out onto the streets in every corner of the city. Rio Carnival is both rooted in European pagan traditions ...

Thousands of young and old descendants of formerly enslaved people donned elaborate costumes Sunday to bring the rhythm, ...

Rio City authorities expect ... economy of Brazil. The Carnival creates over 50,000 direct and indirect jobs annually, ranging from roles in samba schools (costume designers, dancers, musicians ...