Blocos Begin to Fill Rio’s Streets: Daily
Blocos paraded throughout the city of Rio on Saturday, February 15th, as part of the Carnaval de Rua (Street Carnaval).
February 16, 2014Section
Carnival
Carnival News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Imperatriz Leopoldinense Samba School in Carnival 2014
G.R.E.S. Imperatriz Leopoldinense will be the fourth school to perform at Rio's 2014 Carnival celebration on Monday, March 3rd.
February 11, 2014
Vila Isabel Samba School in Carnival 2014
Last year’s Carnival champions, G.R.E.S. Unidos de Vila Isabel, will be the third samba school to parade on Monday, March...
February 11, 2014
New Book Chronicles Carnival Revelry in Rio: Daily
Book launched of February 6th contains thirty stories of Carnival revelry from famous Brazilians.
February 8, 2014
Going to the Sambódromo for Carnival 2014
At the center of Carnival each year, and where the action takes place with the energetic samba school parades is...
February 4, 2014
União da Ilha Samba School in Carnival 2014
The G.R.E.S. União da Ilha do Governador samba school will be the second school to parade at the Sambódromo on...
February 4, 2014
A Guide to Understanding the Carnival Competition in Rio
To better understand the competitive aspects of the Carnival parades in Rio's Sambódromo, a short guide to the event, complete...
February 4, 2014
Spending Carnival in Northeastern Brazil
Over the past few decades, while Rio has placed more emphasis on its samba school parade, carnival in other Brazilian...
February 4, 2014
Mocidade Samba School in Carnival 2014
Samba school G.R.E.S. Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel, or simply "Mocidade" and their strong drum line will be the first...
January 28, 2014