RIO DE JANEIRO – As Rio de Janeiro kicked off its Carnival on Saturday, about 100 dogs barked and wagged their tails to the tune of samba music as they paraded in front of pet lovers in a canine ...

Proudly, Regina Coeli adorns herself with a spectacular crown of green and orange feathers. She prepares to parade in a “escola” in a town in the interior of Brazil, with the “luxury” material that ...

As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival festivities commenced, a colorful spectacle unfolded on the streets. Dogs emerged in imaginative costumes, joining their owners in a lively celebration. Dubbed the Blocão, ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A fire Monday gutted warehouses holding many of the elaborate, feather-and-sequin costumes and extravagant floats for Rio's Carnival parade, destroying the dreams and hard work ...

The Sambadrome is the venue of a competition among Rio's top samba schools that are judged on elements such as choreography, atmosphere, organization, and singing. The yearly Rio Carnival is famous ...

There’s something magical about watching thousands of people pour into streets wearing clothing that tells stories spanning centuries. These aren’t just fabrics and patterns. They’re declarations of ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A fire Wednesday at a Rio de Janeiro factory that produces costumes for the city’s iconic Carnival left 10 people hospitalized, Rio’s state health department said, casting a ...

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A dog sports a bumble bee costume during the annual Blocao in Rio de Janeiro. A dog wearing a Captain America costume, walks on a leash at the “Blocao” dog carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ...