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

RIO DE JANEIRO (JTA) — A leading Brazilian Jewish official ... The same Vai-Vai costume was slammed by Jewish groups in 1999. Controversial Carnival floats involving Jews and the Holocaust ...

However, it’s worth getting in there early – costumes are subject ... In 2023, the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism estimated that Rio Carnival would attract 46 million domestic and international ...

From Rio's dazzling parades to Trinidad's soulful rhythms, Carnival unites the world in vibrant celebration. Its roots trace ...

The carnival, which has earned the distinction of being “The Greatest Show on Earth,” saw participants in dazzling costumes and energetic performances.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up ... About 300 people brought their pets dressed in costumes, ranging from superheroes to cartoon characters and clowns.

The Carnival creates over 50,000 direct and indirect jobs annually, ranging from roles in samba schools (costume ... Beyond Rio, the Carnival’s economic ripple effect touches other Brazilian ...

From the bottom of her platform heels to the top of her 15-kilogram headpiece, samba dancer Mishel Finlayson says she is ready to make Carnival ... I love the Brazilian culture. My costume is ...

Brazil's famed Carnival is to begin ... But after the Jewish Federation of Rio de Janeiro filed a lawsuit, a judge on Thursday banned the float and costume, forcing the school to make last-minute ...