Rio Carnival is both rooted in European pagan traditions and Catholicism. It was originally a food festival when people would take their last opportunity to gorge before the beginning of Lent ...

A fire in a factory that produces costumes for the carnival in Rio de Janeiro has left 10 people hospitalized, health ...

This article summarizes notable international events scheduled from February to March 2025, covering political, economic, and ...

Brazil captivates visitors with its vibrant culture, stunning beaches, the vast Amazon rainforest, the iconic Christ the ...

Brazil's famed Carnival is to begin Friday, amid rows over sex and security, and a plea from the government for the nation's festival-goers ... is being billed in Rio de Janeiro -- the epicenter ...

This year, the festival expanded its reach by hosting qualifiers in Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Manaus, and Brasília. The winners from these regional events will now compete in the final in Rio de ...

Rio’s highly anticipated ball is always the first of Lafayette's Carnival season. It usually sets the stage for the revelry that is to come during Mardi Gras. We say, let the party begin!

The best time to visit Rio is between December and March ... but arrive in February to experience Carnival. This five-day festival leading up to Fat Tuesday brings tens of thousands of visitors ...

Another reason you must visit Brazil is its world-famous festival ... the grand parade in Rio de Janeiro or join a street party in Salvador. The energy of Brazil’s Carnival is contagious ...