Brazil has been in party mode since February 13 with the 2026 Carnival celebration, which wraps up this weekend.

An homage to the life of Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva by samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói came in last ...

The Boi Tolo, one of the city’s most iconic street parties, has come to represent the glittery, gritty grass-roots ...

The rhythm took over Rio de Janeiro as top-tier samba schools lit up the runway at the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, delivering ...

Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is full of contrasts: wealth brushes up against poverty, joyful abandon unfolds alongside hard labour. Its visual expression also explores notions of power ...

Dozens of dogs dressed as alligators, fairies and superheroes have gathered at a Rio de Janeiro Carnival street party as ...

Rio police are using costumes at Carnival to blend into street crowds and catch cellphone thieves. On Friday, Carnival kicked off in Rio and many revelers worry about losing their phones.

Samba dancers participate in a parade during the Carnival 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb. 18, 2026. (Photo by Lucio ...

During months of rehearsals, street bands and samba schools make space for pedestrians, creating islands of community spirit ...

The streets of Rio de Janeiro filled up with carnival crowds on Tuesday, February 17, as the city came to life with parades and live music.Footage here, released by the Rio Operations Center, shows ...