Beija-Flor Samba School: Carnival 2013
G.R.E.S. Beija-Flor de Nilópolis, will enter the Sambódromo, Monday, February 11th as the third school of the night to parade...
January 22, 2013Topic
Carnaval
Sambódromo Preps to Avoid Floods: Daily
After a week of rain in Rio, worry over the flooding of the Marquês de Sapucaí Sambódromo weeks before Carnival...
January 19, 2013
Mocidade Samba School: Carnival 2013
G.R.E.S. Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel will be the fifth samba school to parade through the Sambódromo on Sunday, February...
December 25, 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
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
Rio Police Strike Could Affect Carnival: Daily
Rio Military Police are set to discuss the possibility of strike action in the a coming days. Brazilian media says...
January 12, 2012
Samba School Mocidade: Carnival 2012
G.R.E.S. Mocidade Independente Padre Miguel, also know as “Mocidade”, is renowned amongst the Cariocas (Rio natives) for their continually innovative...
December 20, 2011
Ticket Sales Opening for Carnival 2012: Daily
Sales of private boxes (‘Camarotes’) at Rio’s Sambódromo for the 2012 official Carnival parades will take place next Wednesday 9th...
November 5, 2011
Visiting São Luís for Bumba-meu-boi
São Luís do Maranhão for Bumba-meu-boi festival lasts from June to July and attracts visitors from across Brazil and around...
July 26, 2011