The Best Blocos this Week at Rio de Janeiro’s 2019 Carnival
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Carnival 2019 is very much in full-swing. With tons of...
March 4, 2019Topic
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How to ‘Bloco’ in Rio de Janeiro’s 2019 Carnival
The Cidade Maravilhosa is gearing up for the most important date in its calendar, its world-famous Carnival.
February 19, 2019
Beija-Flor Samba School Crowned Rio’s 2018 Carnival Champions
The Nilópolis-born school conquered its 14th title in Grupo Especial with a phenomenal parade on Brazil's "monstrous side".
February 15, 2018
Mangueira Samba School Stands Out on Grupo Especial’s Debut Night
Criticizing Rio's City Hall budgetary cuts on Carnival 2018, Mangueira was considered the very favorite samba school from last Sunday's...
February 12, 2018
Imperatriz Leopoldinense Samba School Ready for Rio 2018 Carnival
Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Rio's Museum of Natural History (Museu Nacional), the samba school from Zona Norte will be...
February 9, 2018
Salgueiro Samba School Ready for Rio 2018 Carnival
Paying tribute to Brazil's black women and presenting the first transgender samba school muse on the Sambódromo, Salgueiro promises to...
February 8, 2018
Portela Samba School Ready for Rio 2018 Carnival
The big winner of Carnival 2017 is ready to shine at the Sambódromo, bringing an unusual samba enredo on the...
February 6, 2018
How to ‘Bloco’ in Rio de Janeiro’s 2018 Carnival
Officially starting this Friday, February 9th, Rio's street carnival will promote blocos all over the city until late February, attracting...
February 5, 2018
Vila Isabel Samba School Ready for Rio 2018 Carnival
Betting on a futuristic theme, "Vila", the 2013 Grupo Especial champion, is the third to star at the Sambódromo on...
January 17, 2018