Rio, Carnival

Video. 99 bloc parties draw over 160,000 in Rio de Janeiro
Video. The Cordão do Boitatá parade kicked off on Sunday 23 February, as thousands of participants danced in the streets.
Rio de Janeiro swelters in heatwave amid run-up to Carnival
The municipality recorded 44 deg C in the west of the city, the highest temperature on record since 2014. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Events DC to Travel to Rio de Janeiro for Carnival 2025
Events DC returns to Rio de Janeiro's Carnival to strengthen cultural ties and boost international tourism. Local artists and musicians to perform.
Firefighters rescue carnival workers from factory fire in Rio de Janeiro
At least 20 people were injured, 10 critically, after a fire destroyed a clothing factory in the north of Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. (AP/Diarlei Rodrigues)
And that’s just the warm up! Revelers flock to Rio streets ahead of carnival
With 5 days until the official start of Carnival, the streets of Rio de Janeiro were crowded Sunday with bands and revelers warming up for next weekend.
Rio streets filled with revelry ahead of iconic carnival
Days before the iconic Rio Carnival, the party has already begun on the streets of the Brazilian city, with revellers flocking to the downtown area to enjoy music, dancing, and parading around in vibrant costumes.
Carnival 2025: 99 bloc parties draw over 160,000 revelers in Rio de Janeiro
The Cordão do Boitatá parade kicked off on Sunday 23 February, as thousands of participants danced in the streets. View on euronews
Rio de Janeiro: a pre-Carnival before the Carnival
Just a few days until the official start of Carnival, and the streets of Rio de Janeiro are already already heaving with people warming up for next weekend. The sounds of drums is already echoing through the streets,
Rio de Janeiro records its hottest day in at least a decade — about 145 degrees hotter than North Dakota
Temperatures in Rio de Janeiro reached 111 degrees Fahrenheit — about 145 degrees hotter than Bismarck, North Dakota.
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At least 10 hospitalized in fire at Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival costume factory
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. At least 20 people were injured, 10 critically, after a fire ...
Lady Gaga Returns to Rio de Janeiro for Concert 7 Years After Hospitalization: 'Get Ready for MAYHEM on the Beach'
Lady Gaga is returning to Rio de Janeiro for a concert seven years after having to cancel her performance at Rock in Rio ...
The Best Hotels in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Rio de Janeiro’s hottest day in at least a decade sends residents to the beach
Rio de Janeiro has recorded its hottest day in at least a decade when temperatures reached 44 degrees Celsius (111 F) as ...
Lady Gaga Announces ‘Mayhem on the Beach' Concert in Rio de Janeiro
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Wrong turns lead into Rio de Janeiro’s deadly gang-run favelas
A growing number of tourists and locals are being led into Rio de Janeiro's dangerous favelas by navigation apps, exposing ...
Lady Gaga Free Concert Set For Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach
Lady Gaga will perform what should be a huge free concert on Rio de Janeiro ’s Copacabana Beach on May 3, the singer ...
A samba queen's guide to Rio de Janeiro
Mayara Lima is famous for her hypnotising samba style. Here, she shares the best samba experiences in Rio, from traditional ...