Rio de Janeiro is the capital of Carnival in Brazil—a dazzling, five-day extravaganza of parades, music, and street parties.

MADRE DE DEUS, Brazil (AP) — They couldn't see it, but they could hear it. Carnival revelers Sunday in northeastern Brazil 's Madre de Deus heard the aluminum can street party before spotting it: More ...

'Cariocas,' as the residents of Rio call themselves, are preparing for an emotional return of the annual carnival for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — 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 ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s Carnival is back. Glittery and outrageous costumes are once again being prepared. Samba songs will ring out ’til dawn at Rio de Janeiro’s sold-out parade grounds. Hundreds of ...