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

In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, hundreds of thousands of people cover themselves in glitter for the biggest party in the world, ...

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 ...

Rio de Janeiro has kicked off Carnival celebrations as the mayor hands the city key to King Momo for a playful five-day reign ...

A Rio Carnival samba school has honored Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva with a glowing parade, but his rivals ...

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

King Momo received the keys to the city of Rio de Janeiro on Friday in a symbolic ceremony that kicked off Brazil's most famous carnival ...

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

Dozens of dogs dressed as alligators, fairies and superheroes have gathered at a Rio de Janeiro Carnival street party as their owners protested cruelty against pets.

That’s exactly what Porto da Pedra will do this weekend at Rio’s famed Sambodrome as annual Carnival celebrations kick off.

The six top-scoring samba schools from Rio’s Carnival returned to the Sambadrome for one final parade, showcasing their ...