Homage or propaganda? Carnival parade stars Brazil's Lula

The face of the Brazilian president is omnipresent as a samba school rehearses its Carnival parade in front of thousands of spectators chanting the refrain of its theme song: "Ole, ole, ole, ola; Lula,

Forget glitter, this Carnival party in southern Brazil is all about mud

A Carnival party in Paraty swaps glitter and costumes for mud, as crowds cover themselves in gray sludge and celebrate as one group.
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Huge floats, wild costumes and nonstop street parties: Brazil Carnival in photos

The world’s biggest party is back as Carnival celebrations return to Brazil with glittery, outrageous costumes, samba rhythms ringing out until dawn and hundreds of
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Five floor-fillers from Brazilian Carnival that will bring the ‘bloco’ to you

‘Freak Le Boom Boom’, Gretchen Gretchen is known for her disco tracks from the 1970s and 1980s, constant presence on Brazilian TV and starring in Katy Perry’s “Swish Swish” lyric video. As younger generations have discovered her music, some of her classic songs have been repackaged, including this gem.

Dogs parade at Rio Carnival as their owners protest against animal cruelty

Dozens of dogs dressed as alligators, fairies and superheroes have gathered at a Rio de Janeiro Carnival street party as their owners protested cruelty against pets.
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In Pictures: Stunning costumes and nonstop street parties at Brazil Carnival

Carnival celebrations returned to Brazilian cities with glittery, outrageous costumes, samba rhythms ringing out until dawn and hundreds of raucous

Rio Carnival parade will spotlight sex workers in effort to dismantle stigma

Members of Porto da Pedra samba school, which this year is raising awareness for sex workers to dismantle stigma, dance during a rehearsal ahead of the Carnival parade, in Sao Goncalo, Rio de Janeiro state, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.
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Paraty's mud carnival contrasts with Brazil's samba festivities

When thinking of Brazil’s Carnival festival, the first things that come to mind are dazzling, glittering decorations and costumes featuring bold exposure. However, on a beach in southern Brazil, an entirely opposite scene unfolds.
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Brazil Carnival dancers, iconic samba parade stars

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Swathed in nothing but a sprinkling of sequins and a puff of feathers, Rio de Janeiro's samba group dancers are the star attractions of the world's most iconic Carnival celebrations. But they're not on the payroll of the samba groups ...
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‘Christophobia’ bills seek to bar religious costumes in Brazil’s Carnival

An artist prepares for Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, March 3, 2025. (Credit: Bruna Prado/AP.) Listen SÃO PAULO – Conservative members of city councils across Brazil have been introducing bills against what they call ...