Fines for Disorderly Conduct Increase in Rio for 2016 Carnival
More than 2,000 party goers were fined anywhere from R$115 to R$3,693 during Carnival in Rio.
February 10, 2016Section
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Carnival News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
São Paulo Carnival Attendance and Revenues Increase in 2016
The city is expected to register one of the best Carnivals in decades, with more than R$650 million in revenues...
February 10, 2016
Final Six Samba Schools Parade for 2016 Carnival in Rio
Six samba schools paraded on Monday, February 8th during the second night of Special Group Carnival competition in Rio de...
February 9, 2016
Final Day of Blocos for Official Carnival 2016 in Rio de Janeiro
Of the 505 officially licensed Carnival blocos in Rio de Janeiro this year, there will be 103 today, starting at...
February 9, 2016
Samba Schools in Brazil Shine Despite Economic Woes
Rio de Janeiro samba schools had to scramble and use their creativity this year to work the same magic with...
February 8, 2016
First Six Samba Schools Parade for 2016 Carnival in Rio
Six samba schools paraded on Sunday, February 7th during the first night of Grupo Especial (Special Group) Carnival competition in...
February 8, 2016
Not Even Zika Virus Deters Pregnant Women From Carnival
Dozens participated in the family-oriented Carnival bloco Cordão Umbilical which paraded through the streets of a Rio de Janeiro neighborhood...
February 7, 2016
Security Program Expands for 2016 Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
In Rio, Operaçao Segurança Presente will have more than 400 agents patrolling Flamengo, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas and Meier during...
February 5, 2016
Going to the Sambódromo for Carnival 2016 in Rio de Janeiro
Hundreds of thousands of spectators will attend the competitive samba school parades on February 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 13th...
February 5, 2016