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Carnival 2017 Brings Another 66 Blocos to Rio’s Streets Today
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Sixty-six official blocos are set to parade through the streets today, Monday, February 27th, attracting...
Carnival 2017 in Rio de Janeiro Hosts 75 Blocos Today
Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – As Carnival reaches its second official day (Saturday, February 25th) of the 2017 season, Rio de...
Blocos Welcome Carnival 2017 to Rio’s Streets Tonight
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Carnival 2017 officially begins tomorrow, on Friday, February 25th. While some Cariocas may choose to...
Rio Removes 61 Tons of Garbage After Weekend of Blocos
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With more than one hundred blocos and over 800,000 revelers taking over the streets of...
One Week Before Carnival, More Than 100 Blocos in Rio’s Streets
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In one week, Rio will be in full swing of Carnival madness. This weekend presents...
Rio’s 2017 Pre-Carnival Blocos to Carry On All Weekend
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Rio’s famous pre-Carnival blocos (street parties) erupt once again this weekend, two weeks ahead of...
First Official Weekend of 2017 Carnival Blocos Kicks Off in Rio
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With three weeks to go before Carnival 2017, official celebrations are finally kicking off in...
Rio Releases Official Schedule of 2017 Carnival Blocos
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Thursday, January 26th, the long-awaited official list of Rio’s Carnival blocos and their street...
Pre-Carnival Blocos are Kicking Off this Week in Rio de Janeiro
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Carnival season may not officially start until February 4th, but festivities are already arriving in...
Blocos Perform at Circo Voador to Open Rio’s 2017 Carnival
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Although Rio de Janeiro's Carnival blocos (street parties) are not due to officially start until...
Carnival 2017 Will See 462 Blocos in Rio de Janeiro
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The city government of Rio de Janeiro has approved 462 blocos (street parades) for 2017...
Rio’s 2017 Blocos Begin Unofficial Carnival Warm-Up
By Ciara Long, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Sunday January 8th, hundreds of people gathered in Rio de Janeiro’s downtown Centro area...
Carnival 2016 Blocos Continue in Rio de Janeiro This Weekend
By Chesney Hearst, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Although the Carnival holiday ended on Wednesday February 10th, the celebrations are far from...
Final Day of Blocos for Official Carnival 2016 in Rio de Janeiro
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As Carnival reaches its last official date (February 9th) of the 2016 season, Rio de...