Brazil's annual celebration of Carnival — a week-long cultural event globally known for its major parades, elaborately bejeweled ensembles and larger-than-life headpieces — returns in just under a ...

A reveler dances on stilts during the "Caxias Water Planet" pre-Carnival street party, in Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro ...

Brazil captivates visitors with its vibrant culture, stunning beaches, the vast Amazon rainforest, the iconic Christ the ...

An image of Jesus lays amid costume pieces at the "Unidos de Padre Miguel" samba school as members prepare for their Carnival ...

Italy's carnival season brings some much needed colour, fun and festive spirit into the dreary month of February – and it's ...

Carnivals kick off in February, the perfect time to squeeze in one last wild party before embracing a bit more ...

In the ancient past, the people of southern Brazil gathered to celebrate seasonal fish migrations with feasts and fermented ...

Pre-colonial people in Brazil may have gathered in summer months to feast on migratory fish and share alcoholic drinks, a new ...

Two-night competition started in the 'Sambadrome' in Sau Paulo 12 samba schools battle for the title of parade champions ...