Riotur Taps ‘Segurança Presente’ to Help with Security During Carnival
To ensure the safety of tourists and locals alike during the biggest party on the planet, the Coordinator of ‘Segurança...
January 30, 2019Section
Carnival
Carnival News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Rio’s Mangueira Samba School to Honor Marielle Franco this Carnival
One of Rio’s most iconic samba schools, ‘Estação Primeiro de Mangueira’ (First Station of Mangueira) have chosen to pay tribute...
January 11, 2019
Rio Bans Megablocos for Carnival 2019 in Zona Sul
In 2019, Carnival megablocos that gather over 200,000 people will not be permitted to parade in Rio's Zona Sul (South...
May 8, 2018
Where to Enjoy Post-Carnival in Rio this Weekend
Apart from the "Champions Parade", at least fifty blocos will play on Rio's streets until this Sunday, February 18th.
February 16, 2018
Beija-Flor Samba School Crowned Rio’s 2018 Carnival Champions
The Nilópolis-born school conquered its 14th title in Grupo Especial with a phenomenal parade on Brazil's "monstrous side".
February 15, 2018Social Issues Set the Tone of Carnival’s Closing Night in Rio
Presenting strong samba enredos on social exclusion and Afro-Brazilian women, samba schools Beija-Flor and Salgueiro stand out on Monday's parade...
February 13, 2018
Brazilian Carnival Street Parties Attract Millions
Traditional street bloco parties have made a strong comeback in Brazil, with attendance in the millions and most cities in...
February 12, 2018
Mangueira Samba School Stands Out on Grupo Especial’s Debut Night
Criticizing Rio's City Hall budgetary cuts on Carnival 2018, Mangueira was considered the very favorite samba school from last Sunday's...
February 12, 2018
Beija-Flor Samba School Ready for Rio 2018 Carnival
Closing Grupo Especial's parade in style, the Nilópolis-born school will enter the Avenida with a samba enredo on Mary Shelley's...
February 10, 2018