Rio’s Carnival Samba Schools Annouce 2017 Technical Rehearsal Schedule
The techincal rehearsals schedule for the samba schools are released, the final test run before the carnival performance and a...
December 9, 2016Topic
Carnival
Editorial: What to do in Rio de Janeiro Now?
Editorial, by Stone Korshak RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - When I first traveled to Rio de Janeiro in 2002, it...
September 27, 2016
Fines for Disorderly Conduct Increase in Rio for 2016 Carnival
More than 2,000 party goers were fined anywhere from R$115 to R$3,693 during Carnival in Rio.
February 10, 2016
São Paulo Carnival Attendance and Revenues Increase in 2016
The city is expected to register one of the best Carnivals in decades, with more than R$650 million in revenues...
February 10, 2016
Final Day of Blocos for Official Carnival 2016 in Rio de Janeiro
Of the 505 officially licensed Carnival blocos in Rio de Janeiro this year, there will be 103 today, starting at...
February 9, 2016
Samba Schools in Brazil Shine Despite Economic Woes
Rio de Janeiro samba schools had to scramble and use their creativity this year to work the same magic with...
February 8, 2016
Not Even Zika Virus Deters Pregnant Women From Carnival
Dozens participated in the family-oriented Carnival bloco Cordão Umbilical which paraded through the streets of a Rio de Janeiro neighborhood...
February 7, 2016
Security Program Expands for 2016 Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
In Rio, Operaçao Segurança Presente will have more than 400 agents patrolling Flamengo, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas and Meier during...
February 5, 2016
One Million Tourists Expected to Attend 2016 Rio Carnival Festivities
Officials estimate that approximately one million tourists will visit the city of Rio de Janeiro during the 2016 Carnival from...
February 2, 2016