Rio Carnaval: Blocos in South and Central Zones Will Parade Simultaneously
Rio's City Hall announced parade plans for the street carnival blocos, on Friday January 17th.There were several changes to the...
January 19, 2020Section
Carnival
Carnival News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
‘Favorita’ Carnaval Block Appeals State Police Decision to Veto Sunday’s Parade
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, January 6th, the State Police (PM), under the allegation that the request to...
January 8, 2020
Ministry of Tourism Releases US$2 Million for Work on Rio’s Sambadrome
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At this year's Carnaval, the samba school parades were at risk due to a refusal...
December 14, 2019
LGBT Blocks Rehearse Carnaval This Saturday at Gloria
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The "Sai, Hétero!", "Bunytos de Corpo" and "Mais Glitter PFVR" Blocks heat up the rehearsal...
December 14, 2019
Mayor Crivella Confirms Funding Cuts for Rio’s Samba Schools in 2020
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Crivella, confirmed on Friday, August 30th, that he...
September 2, 2019How the Brazilian Carnaval Band Olodum Became a Massive Social Movement
The most significant Carnaval in the world takes place in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. During a massive street party lasting...
August 13, 2019
The Best Carnival Hangover Parties this Weekend in Rio de Janeiro
Carnival is such a huge event in the calendar of Rio de Janeiro, that it takes a long time to...
March 14, 2019
The Best Blocos this Weekend at Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2019
Some say Carnival is officially over, but the ‘blocos’ (Carnival street parties) don’t seem to have received the message. Though...
March 8, 2019
Mangueira Crowned 2019 Rio Carnival Samba School Champions
The samba school told the history of Brazil from the perspective of the popular, unsung heroes, including murdered councilwoman, Marielle...
March 7, 2019