RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It’s that time of year in Rio de Janeiro: Carnival! Carnival in the Brazilian city has two sides: the street parties, known as blocos, and the parades at the legendary Sambadrome ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — 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 ...

Transgender woman Negriny Venture, of the Paraiso de Tuiuti samba school, prepares to rehearse for the Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. RIO DE JANEIRO — A Carnival parade in ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, a favela on Rio de Janeiro's west side, but this year the pulse is even stronger with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — 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 festivities. “Don’t call me. Call King Momo ...

A dog wearing a tiara and wings attends the “Blocao” dog carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday. The Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO — As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked ...

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