RIO DE JANEIRO — When Spanish actress Penélope ... Torres was invited to the “Champions Parade” of Rio’s Carnival, which will ...

A Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro will present the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake in the 16th century as ...

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Mardi Gras, a spectacle of vibrant colors, extravagant costumes and lively parades, holds a deeper significance in many ...

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The Rio Carnival 2025 kicked off on Sunday night, March 2. The annual festival is renowned for its vibrant samba parades, ...

Rio de Janeiro's massive Sambadrome erupted in noisy celebrations Sunday as the news broke that Brazil won its first Oscar, ...

Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more ...