The anticipated Sambadrome samba parades take centre stage during the carnival of colour ... purchase one of their chosen school’s official costumes and rehearse with the group.

Carnival researcher Tiago Ribeiro notes that in 2009, Rio experienced a “shock of order.” “Carnival was growing, and criticism about the increasing number of blocos was rising,” Ribeiro said. He ...

Thousands of young and old descendants of formerly enslaved people donned elaborate costumes Sunday to bring the rhythm, ...

The annual West Indian American Day Carnival is less than two weeks away and a Brooklyn designer and her team are helping to bring this year's celebration to life — crafting handmade costumes as ...