"I'm Still Here" earned Brazil's first Oscar in the best international ... replica of the trophy participates in a parade of the street carnival group Loucura Suburbana (Suburban Craziness ...

About 100 dogs happily wagged their tails to samba music while socialising at the Blocao street party. The event drew around 300 people and their pets. “I think this is just wonderful; I’ve been ...

Carnival in the Brazilian city has two sides: the street parties, known as blocos, and the parades at the legendary Sambadrome. Since Friday afternoon, hundreds of street parties have been roving ...

Brazil’s Oscar Win for ‘I’m Still Here’ Just Made for the Craziest Carnival Ever The best international feature Academy Award for Walter Salles’ timely drama backdropped the annual ...

In a time of political hostility and violence, a samba school in Rio de Janeiro decided to highlight the realities of the ...

From massive street parties to grand parades ... There’s a popular saying in Brazil: the year doesn’t truly start until Carnival ends. As the parades wrap up, life slowly returns to normal.

Major brands, such as Ambev (sponsoring 130 street parties) and iFood, invest heavily. Beyond Rio, the Carnival’s economic ripple effect touches other Brazilian cities, with a combined impact ...

Brazil’s Carnival got a guest star this year, in the form of longtime Victoria’s Secret angel Irina Shayk. The supermodel participated in the festival for the first time ever, and went all out ...

A street artist in a pharmacy in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), February 23 ... the traditional street processions that take place during Carnival. In 2025, Carnival is officially celebrated from ...