Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more ...

On the eve of the Rio Carnival, learning samba has become a must for those attending the event::6, 2025:: Rio de Janeiro, ...

A group of Brazilian transgender women have been learning samba in the last few months as they prepare to take the stage at ...

A Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro will present the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake in the 16th century as ...

The Port of Rio de Janeiro is expected to host eight cruise ships during the upcoming Carnival celebrations, which extend ...

As Carnival celebrations kicked off on Saturday, dozens of dogs dressed as superheroes, clowns and cartoon characters paraded ...

Brazil’s Carnival muse this year isn’t one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools. It’s ...

Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival officially kicked off on Friday ... which was abuzz with samba, color, and joy as a prelude to the festival, which runs until Tuesday. “Here I hand over the keys ...

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 over the festivities.

Brazilians often say that "everything ends in samba", but perhaps it would be more accurate to say that samba never ends – at least not in Rio de Janeiro ... role in its Carnival celebration ...

A group of Brazilian transgender women will perform at the Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, leading for samba school ...