Rio Closes 2014 Carnival with Last Weekend of Blocos
Another season of Carnival came to a close last weekend with the Champions Parade at the Sambódromo, as well as...
March 11, 2014Topic
Carnival 2014
Final Blocos Continue Amid Trash Strike in Rio: Daily
All fifteen post-Carnival blocos scheduled in Rio this weekend will go on despite the street sweeper strike.
March 8, 2014
Unidos da Tijuca Win 2014 Rio Carnival Competition: Daily
Carnival’s top honor was awarded to Unidos da Tijuca on Wednesday afternoon as the 2014 Carnival G.R.E.S. (Special Group) competition...
March 6, 2014
Cordão da Bola Preta Bloco Draws 1.3 Million: Daily
As the street parties known as blocos continue throughout the city, The Rio Times again presents a list of the...
March 2, 2014
Best Blocos of 2014 Carnival Weekend in Rio
The best of the free public street parties known as blocos that will take over Rio de Janeiro's streets during...
February 25, 2014
Access Group Schools in Carnival 2014
Nine Access Group samba schools will perform at the Marquês da Sapucaí, or Sambódromo on Saturday, March 1st, starting at...
February 25, 2014
A Guide to Carnival Feijoada in Rio
Whether it be a special commemoration, birthday party or Carnival, feijoada is a feast that brings everyone together.
February 25, 2014
Portela Promises Protest Sculpture: Daily
Portela samba school have revealed that they will erect a giant 18-meter high sculpture in homage of the recent demonstrations...
February 22, 2014
Portela Samba School in Carnival 2014
G.R.E.S Portela will be the second to last school to parade of the Grupo Especial (Special Group) competition on Monday,...
February 18, 2014