Flames, feathers and fangs: Rio Carnival parade in pictures
The Beija-Flor samba school has been crowned winner of Rio de Janeiro's celebrated carnival parade competition. Thousand ...
Rio crowns samba school Beija-Flor champion as Carnival ends
The Beija-Flor samba school on Wednesday (March 5) was crowned champion of the iconic Rio de Janeiro Carnival, marking their ...
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Street vendors dispense the party fuel for Rio’s Carnival, but face pushback as their numbers grow
Sweat streamed down Talita Ferreira Sanches’ face as she pushed a cart loaded with beer and water up the winding, cobblestone ...
With flicks of the wrist, Rio Carnival's drum maestros keep everyone locked in on the beat
Percussionists play instruments known the world over — snare and bass drums — but also traditional local instruments like the ...
AP PHOTOS: In Rio and beyond, Carnival brings euphoria and release to Brazilians
It’s that time of year in Rio de Janeiro: Carnival! Carnival in the Brazilian city has two sides: the street parties, known ...
Rio's top samba schools parade at the Sambadrome on second night of Carnival
The Carnival is in full swing as music, glam and glee continue to dominate the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Samba school Unidos ...
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The Rio Carnival street party where dogs parade as superheroes and cartoon characters
As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked off, dozens of dogs dressed as superheroes, clowns and cartoon characters ...
A samba school rises to Rio Carnival’s top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents
Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more ...
Emily Ratajkowski models her racy, laced-up metal mesh look for Rio Carnival
Thanks so much for having me Brazil. Carnival is amazing and so special!” the “My Body” author captioned a series of photos ...
Emily Ratajkowski Goes Commando in Barely There Lace-Up Set at Rio Carnival
Emily Ratajkowski just spent time in Brazil for the Rio Carnival, and her outfit is a must-see. The model wore a Poster Girl bra backwards (with the lace-up front facing forward), and paired it with ...
Irina Shayk sizzles in sapphire crystals at Carnival in Rio: ‘I can’t believe this is real’
Designed by Henry Filho, her show-stopping look for the parade included feathered wings — a nod to her time as a Victoria’s Secret model — along with an embellished bikini top and bottom and a sarong ...
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A Rio Carnival parade will tell the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake
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 ...