Often called the “Greatest Show on Earth,” this legendary celebration draws in over a million locals and travelers who flood ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. Carnival kicked off Friday afternoon, with Saturday marking the first full day of ...

In a busy workshop, Leandro Vieira oversees preparations for Rio de Janeiro's dazzling Carnival parade, where his samba school will celebrate the spiritual richness of Candomble, one of the main ...

In the heart of Lagos Island, the Fanti Carnival rose like a phoenix—bold, rhythmic and unapologetically Afro-Brazilian. After years of silence, it returned not just as celebration, but as resistance.

On a recent Friday night, a potent cocktail of excitement, nerves and pent-up energy filled the midsummer air at Rio de Janeiro’s world-famous Sambadrome, as decked out performers from the Salgueiro ...

Since originating in Ancient Rome, Carnival has spread to countries like Germany, Canada, and Brazil — each of which offers its own take on the holiday. These days, you can experience Carnival in a ...

In Brazil, attacks on religious freedom increased by 81 percent between 2023 and 2024, according to official data In a busy workshop, Leandro Vieira oversees preparations for Rio de Janeiro's dazzling ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s Carnival ...