Vendors are a fixture at Rio’s Carnival street parties. They scour Instagram pages for times and locations, coordinate on WhatsApp groups, then race across parks and up hills, from Rio’s downtown to Copacabana beach,

The Rio Carnival 2025 kicked off on Sunday night, March 2. The annual festival is renowned for its vibrant samba parades, lively street parties, and elaborate costumes, attracting visitors from around the globe.

Rio de Janeiro’s mayor handed over the key to the city to its Carnival monarch on Friday, opening King Momo’s five-day reign over the

An estimated 8 million revelers are expected to attend various Carnival events in Rio de Janeiro, including associations’ performances, dance parties, and parades.

Samba beats, extravagant outfits, and a carnival spirit filled up the streets of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. A reveller from the Unidos de Padre Miguel Samba School performs at the Sambadrome during Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mangueira samba school revellers perform at the Sambadrome during Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Just in time for carnival, Assouline's shiny new tome on Rio de Janeiro celebrates the spirit of the Marvelous City.

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The Port of Rio de Janeiro is expected to host eight cruise ships during the upcoming Carnival celebrations, which extend between March 1 and 5, 2025. According to a press release, Pier Mauá will host over 20,

As 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 beloved canine street parties.