Pabllo Vittar Rules the Carnaval Musical Hit Parades
The official start of Carnival is only a few days away and the expectation of knowing which hit will rule...
February 20, 2020Section
Carnival
Carnival News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Rio City Hall Expects to Host Nearly 500,000 People at Sambadrome
Rio's City Hall expects to welcome almost 500,000 people during the six-day parade at the Sambadrome, in the city's central...
February 20, 2020
Rio’s Secret Underground Carnaval: “Bate-Bola” Groups
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Away from the limelight, media coverage and swarm of foreign tourists who descend on Rio...
February 19, 2020
Cold Front Will Hit Rio on Friday – Rain Forecast for Carnaval
The carnival in Rio should start with rain and revelers may now prepare an extra accessory for their costumes: a...
February 18, 2020
Carnaval to Inject R$1 Billion into Rio’s Economy, Says Fecomércio
The city of Rio de Janeiro has stood out, particularly in recent years, as a center of culture and leisure...
February 18, 2020
Extended Carnaval 2020 Expected to Gather Close to Seven Million People in Rio
The figures for Carnival 2020 reflect the extent and impact of the festival in Rio de Janeiro: around seven million...
February 15, 2020
Rio’s City Hall Announces Rules for Street Block Parades During Carnival
Rio's City Hall will not repress irregular blocks from parading, but there will be a COMLURB fine for the garbage...
February 13, 2020
Brazilian Hospitality Industry Optimistic About Better Carnaval Than 2019
The appreciation of the dollar against the Brazilian real should favor national tourism during Carnival, attracting more foreigners and encouraging...
February 9, 2020
Rio No Longer Most Sought-After Carnaval Destination for Second Consecutive Year
Whether you like it or not, Rio de Janeiro's Carnival is one of the greatest spectacles in the world.
January 25, 2020