Rio Carnival19 Feb 2026Samba school that praised Brazil's Lula at Rio Carnival relegatedSee the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize.19 Feb 202619 Feb 2026Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula comes last in carnival competitionRio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades began with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power.19 Feb 202614 Feb 2026Police wear fancy dress in Rio Carnival phone theft stingTwo people were arrested after a woman was spotted by a drone grabbing a phone from an attendee.14 Feb 20266 Mar 2025Flames, feathers and fangs: Rio Carnival parade in picturesCrowds filled the Sambadrome to watch samba schools face off at Rio Carnival. 6 Mar 202512 Feb 2025Workers rescued from window ledge as fire engulfs Rio clothing factoryAt least 20 people have been injured after a factory making costumes for Carnival celebrations in Brazil caught fire.12 Feb 202515 Feb 2024Tribute to black women wins at Rio Carnival paradeSamba school Viradouro is crowned champion of the highly contested event held at Rio's Sambadrome.15 Feb 202412 Feb 2024Watch: Fireworks as giant Carnival sculptures roll through RioIndigenous communities were celebrated at the Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí on Sunday evening.12 Feb 202423 Feb 2023Outlaw-themed parade triumphs at Rio carnivalSamba school Imperatriz Leopoldinense wins the title of this year's carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro.23 Feb 202327 Apr 2022Tribute to Afro-Brazilian god wins Rio carnival titleThe Grande Rio samba group has won the top prize with a parade promoting religious tolerance.27 Apr 2022...
