Rio Carnival is one of the biggest, boldest and brightest events in the Brazilian calendar, and it’s taking the country’s tourism capital by storm next week. The sound of samba rings, raucous ...

Rio Carnival is one of the biggest, boldest and brightest events in the Brazilian calendar, and it’s taking the country’s tourism capital by storm next week.

Rio sambas through a sweltering carnival as temperatures soar.

As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked off on Saturday, dozens of dogs dressed as superheroes, clowns and cartoon characters paraded alongside their owners in one of the city’s most ...

The Rio de Janeiro carnival has come back for the first time since the outbreak of COVID-19, and these dogs are happy to see it return.

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 a means to spotlight trans people's struggle in Brazil, where more of ...

The Rio Carnival 2025 kicked off Sunday night with its world-renowned samba parades and elaborate costumes.

The Rio Carnival street party where dogs parade as superheroes and cartoon characters A dog wears a hat at the "Blocao" dog carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, March 1, 2025.

The spirit of carnival affects young and old alike in Rio. Pensioners brushed off their sequins and spandex and rehearsed their dance steps for the annual party in town.

Carnival King Momo, Kaio Mackenzie, right, and Queen Thuane de Oliveira, present the keys of the city at a ceremony that officially kicks off Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

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