Rio Carnival is one of the biggest ... Events take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s most cosmopolitan city. All the main samba competitions between rival dance schools and parades take place ...

The carnival, which has earned the distinction of being “The Greatest Show on Earth,” saw participants in dazzling costumes and energetic performances.

From Rio's dazzling parades to Trinidad's soulful rhythms, Carnival unites the world in vibrant celebration. Its roots trace ...

The Rio de Janeiro Carnival is a massive economic powerhouse, significantly impacting both the local and national economy of Brazil. The Carnival creates over 50,000 direct and indirect jobs ...

Rio de Janeiro, Carnival under Fire by Ruy Castro (2004 ... world music label has compiled an eclectic mix of sounds from Brazil’s many genres of music, like samba, bossa nova, and forró.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. Carnival kicked off Friday afternoon, with Saturday marking the first full ...

So how does Brazil even begin to unite around its new president elect? We find out at a samba school preparing for the Rio carnival, which - along with football - is as close to a national ...

The city's seductive samba beat and incredible panoramic views last year-round, but arrive in February to experience Carnival ... is also the season when Rio de Janeiro sees the most rainfall ...

Neuma Goncalves, Brazil's "First Lady of Samba," has died at age 78 after helping turn the Rio de Janeiro slum Mangueira into one of the best-loved samba schools at the world-famous Carnival parade.

Rio de Janeiro’s hotel industry hit record RevPAR in March 2025, driven by Carnival, with strong occupancy, ADR, and peak performance metrics.