RIO DE JANEIRO (JTA) — A leading Brazilian Jewish official ... themed component to this year’s Carnival: Stars of David and menorahs were featured on costumes of the Beija-Flor dancers ...

In 2023, the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism estimated that Rio Carnival would attract 46 million domestic ... All they have to do is purchase one of their chosen school’s official costumes and rehearse ...

The queens and muses who light up the jaw-dropping, heart-pounding Rio Carnival are once again preparing to don their spectacular costumes and ... in the awesome show. Brazilian Carnival season ...

Carnival in the Brazilian city has two sides ... samba schools compete to put on the best parade with feathered, shimmering costumes and enormous, elaborate floats. Advertising The schools ...

About 300 people brought their pets dressed in costumes ... old Carnival songs,” said Pericles Monteiro, the founder of Heaven on Earth. “We also pay tributes to Brazilian music artists ...

"As a Russian woman, stepping into the heart of Brazilian tradition ... plays a pivotal role in creating the magic of Carnival. The floats, the costumes, the music—each element is the result ...

The streets of Rio de Janeiro have transformed into a sea of color, music, and revelry as Carnival takes over. From massive street parties to grand parades, the city is alive with energy.

During Sao Paulo's famous Carnival, a group of Brazilian police officers caught ... where people were celebrating in colourful costumes. In the middle of the fun, the officers, dressed as ...

Drum queen Lorena Raissa from Beija-Flor samba school performs during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, early Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado) ...