Capim Branco (Brazil) (AFP) – Holding a dazzling jewel-encrusted crown decorated with green and orange feathers, Brazilian art teacher Regina Coeli places it on her head, making sure the fit is just ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked off on Saturday, dozens of dogs dressed as superheroes, clowns and cartoon characters paraded alongside their owners in one of ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro will present the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake in the 16th century, highlighting the ongoing violence against transgender ...

Brazil’s 2025 Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. Follow AP reporters and ...

The Rio de Janeiro carnival, in Brazil, has returned after being suspended for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The emblematic Sambodromo, which served as a vaccination center during the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Rio Sambadrome is set to sizzle this February (Getty Images) Rio Carnival is one of the biggest, boldest and brightest events ...

On the bus on the way to Carnaval 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, my guide gave my group a heads up on what to expect: “It’s like Cirque du Soleil, times 100.” Having never seen Cirque du Soleil, that ...

Brazil is hoping renewed tourist interest will provide a boost to its economy in 2017 as it seeks to capitalise on the legacy of 2016's Olympic and Paralympic Games. The country's ministry of tourism ...