G.R.E.S. Unidos da Tijuca: Carnival 2013
The 2012 champion samba school G.R.E.S Unidos da Tijuca, has been announced as the third school to parade on Sunday,...
December 11, 2012Section
Carnival
Carnival News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Salgueiro Samba School: Carnival 2013
Salgueiro has been announced to be the second Samba School to parade down the Sapucaí on Sunday, February 10th in...
December 4, 2012
Inocentes de Belford Roxo in Carnival 2013
Yet one school in particular is no doubt feeling the weight of responsibility – the newest addition to the special...
November 27, 2012
Rio Starts Warming Up for Carnival 2013
As 2012 draws to a close, Rio begins to prepare for its biggest event on the calendar – the world...
November 20, 2012
Carnival 2012 Champions Parade
The six top samba schools returned to the Sambódromo in Rio on Saturday, February 25th, to conclude Carnival 2012 with...
February 28, 2012
Rio’s 2012 Carnival in Numbers: Daily
The city announced that this year’s Carnival generated estimated revenues of R$1.45 billion (approximately US$850 million) in Rio de Janeiro.
February 28, 2012
Unidos da Tijuca Wins 2012 Carnival: Daily
In a competition that was spectacularly contested, Zona Norte (North Zone) samba school, Unidos da Tijuca, has been named the...
February 23, 2012
Carnival 2012 Sambódromo Highlights
The Carnival parades of 2012 at Rio’s Sambódromo happened with spectacular performances by the Special Group samba schools February 19th...
February 21, 2012
Tuesday’s Carnival and Blocos in Rio: Daily
With just two days of official public holiday left until Brazilians are expected back at work, there is still plenty...
February 21, 2012