In reality, carnival has been under way for weeks in the iconic beach city, with massive street parties known as “blocos.” The official festivities will peak Sunday and Monday nights with the ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. Carnival kicked off Friday afternoon, with Saturday marking the first full day ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Wanted: topless Carnival dancers. It sounds like a simple request in a city known for steamy nightclubs, Bacchanalian beach parties and Carnival parades featuring nude ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It’s that time of year in Rio de Janeiro: Carnival! Carnival in the Brazilian city has two sides: the street parties, known as blocos, and the parades at the legendary ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It’s that time of year in Rio de Janeiro: Carnival! Carnival in the Brazilian city has two sides: the street parties, known as blocos, and the parades at the legendary ...

Copacabana beachgoers prepared on Thursday for a Samba-infused celebration, promising an Olympic "Carnival" in 2016 if Rio de Janeiro is awarded the world's biggest sporting event.