Germany's largest Carnival parade on Shrove Monday, known in Germany as Rose Monday, kicked off in the western German city of ...

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where people become more disciplined and give ...

Rio de Janeiro’s mayor handed over the key to the city to its Carnival monarch on Friday, opening King Momo’s five-day reign ...

For bakeries in New Orleans, the first few months of the year are among the busiest. As the rest of the country stares down ...

Four of Rio's top samba schools took center stage on the opening night of Carnival parades on Sunday. (AP video shot by Mario ...

Carnival (NYSE: CCL)(NYSE: CUK) is the largest cruise operator in the world, but this industry leader has had a rough few years. It's in a much better place than it was last year at this time, with ...

Queens of the Momus ball gathered recently at Ralph's on the Park for their annual luncheon. Seated from left are Susan ...

Newport has become an increasingly popular destination for cruise liners, bringing thousands of tourists to Newport Harbor each year. At the same time, cruise ships have gotten larger and larger, with ...

Tuesday’s family friendly Mardi Gras in Snowmass Village is marking its 43rd year. It gives locals and visitors alike an ...

Rio de Janeiro's massive Sambadrome erupted in noisy celebrations Sunday as the news broke that Brazil won its first Oscar, ...

RIO DE JANEIRO -- Sweat streamed down Talita Ferreira Sanches’ face as she pushed a cart loaded with beer and water up the winding, cobblestone streets in Rio de Janeiro last month, calling out to ...

As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked off on Saturday, dozens of dogs dressed as superheroes, clowns and cartoon ...