In the run-up to Rio’s Carnival, follow the beat to this buzzy beach suburb, where the Brazilian city’s surf, food and music ...

These spontaneous carnival celebrations, often led by groups of musician friends, offer an escape from daily struggles. The official carnival will begin in March, with pre-carnival festivities ...

inspired by the spirit of the world-famous Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Krewe of Carnivale en Rio President Brenda Franz said this year’s events will be fun with friends and family.

Rio’s highly anticipated ball is always the first of Lafayette's Carnival season. It usually sets the stage for the revelry that is to come during Mardi Gras. We say, let the party begin!

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has publicly urged citizens to party "responsibly" and not to do "anything outside of what they do normally when they have fun ... Rio's Carnival and the ...