New and Noteworthy Blocos for 2016 Rio de Janeiro Carnival
With over five hundred blocos scheduled to fill Rio de Janeiro's streets this Carnival season, there are many new and...
January 21, 2016Topic
Celebrations in Rio de Janeiro
Celebrating Halloween Weekend 2015 in Rio de Janeiro
Rising in popularity during previous years, Halloween will be celebrated in clubs, bars, and pubs throughout Rio de Janeiro on...
October 30, 2015
Celebrating Dia dos Namorados 2015 in Rio de Janeiro
On Friday, June 12th, Brazilians will observe Dia dos Namorados (Lover's Day/Boyfriends, Girlfriends' Day) with celebrations similar to Valentine's Day.
June 11, 2015
Celebrating Festas Juninas 2015 in Rio de Janeiro
Festas Juninas, yearly celebrations of the saints, the harvest, and rural lifestyles, take place during June in Rio de Janeiro...
June 6, 2015
Rio 450th Anniversary Celebrations Kick Off in March
Over seventy events will take place in Rio de Janeiro during the month of March to celebrate the city's 450th...
February 26, 2015
New Year’s Eve 2015 Celebrations Around Rio de Janeiro
In addition to Réveillion on Copacabana beach, New Year's Eve celebrations will take place throughout Rio de Janeiro on December...
December 28, 2014