Everyone dons a costume for the 11 days and nights of Olinda's Carnaval. There are balls, nights of maracatu, Afro-Brazilian rhythms and plenty of street-style merriment. The official opening ...

In major cities all over Brazil—São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador da Bahia, Olinda, Recife—the penetrating ... longs for the steps and turns of Carnaval queens, muses, and destaques do ...

From the dazzling cultural parades of Rio de Janeiro to the 96-hour-long parties in Olinda, here’s a comprehensive guide to all things Carnaval. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT When is ...

Carnaval is celebrated all around the world, but it’s said that Brazil does it best. No matter what part of the country you visit, you’ll find people of all ages dancing in the streets and ...

In the northeastern city of Olinda, revelers crammed the cobblestone streets joined by towering puppets up to 13 feet (4 meters) high. They depicted Brazilian and foreign musicians, soccer stars ...

The Brazilian city of Olinda has become famous for its giant puppets during Carnival, including one made just after “Saturday Night Fever.” The seaside city of Olinda, Brazil, coming alive ...

Carnaval is one of Brazil’s most-anticipated (and most-attended) annual events. Occurring from February 17th to the 22nd this year, various festivals and parades—filled with samba dancers in ...

Those who have experienced Brazilian culture have loved it, especially Carnaval, a long-awaited celebration in February. For members of Handphibians, a Madison-based pagode band, and Ótimo Dance, a ...