Rio’s Carnival kicks off

Rio’s Carnival kicks off as mayor gives key to the city to King Momo
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
Rio kicks off Carnival parades with Oscars glory on minds
Rio de Janeiro held the first day of its famous Carnival samba parades Sunday -- with many attendees also eying activities all the way in Hollywood, where Brazil could take home its first Oscar. Oscars buzz can be found all over the streets of Rio,
King Momo inaugurates Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations
Rio de Janeiro's Carnival officially kicked off on Friday, with the handing over of the keys to the city to King Momo.
Vibrant floats and dancers dazzle in Rio de Janeiro's Carnival
The drums rolled on Sunday (March 2) as thousands of samba troupe members swung into the spotlight of Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome for the Carnival's third night of festivities in the Brazilian city.
Dogs parade in costume as Rio Carnival kicks off
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 beloved canine street parties.
Rio's Carnival kicks off as mayor gives key to the city to King Momo
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.
Rio de Janeiro Carnival kicks off
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. Some street parties have already been sweeping through Rio’s streets in the lead-up to Carnival,
Video: LIVE: King Momo kicks off Carnival 2025 as festivities begin in Rio de Janeiro
King Momo kicks off Carnival 2025 as festivities begin in Rio de Janeiro Watch live as King Momo receives the key to the 2025 Carnival as festivities begin in Rio de Janeiro, marking the start of the week-long street party attended by millions of locals and visitors.
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A samba school rises to Rio Carnival’s top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents
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The Glamour of Rio de Janeiro Is on Full Display in This New Book
Just in time for carnival, Assouline's shiny new tome on Rio de Janeiro celebrates the spirit of the Marvelous City.