The school's drummers, who had flashing green lights on their hats, celebrated as if Mocidade had already won its 7th title in Rio's Carnival parade league. Classical music critic Irineu Franco ...

Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations began earlier this month in Brazil. As part of the event, dogs dressed as superheroes, ...

Clowns complete with red noses and tutus delivered the joy of Carnival to sick children in a Rio de Janeiro hospital on Tuesday, bringing the ebullient festivities normally found on the streets ...

Rio Carnival is both rooted in European pagan traditions ... where it met with the local population’s passion for music and dance. It gradually evolved into an annual city-wide party ...

Carnival celebrates vibrant global traditions, blending history, resistance, and cultural expression through music, dance, ...