Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro's west side, but this year there's even more, with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school back in the top parade ...

Bubbles, feathers and glitter swirled on the first night of parades in Rio's Carnival, as the city's samba schools battled it out for top honors in what many bill as the world's largest party.

Performers from the Salgueiro samba school dance during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, early Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Credit: AP/Bruna Prado “You just pay attention to ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — In a normal year, Eduardo Cerqueira das Chagas would have been stepping into Rio de Janeiro’s 90,000-seat Sambadrome stadium Friday night — clad in velvet, sequins and ...

Rio's top samba schools parade at the Sambadrome on second night of Carnival. Euronews. Rio Carnival: Samba schools light up the Sambadrome. Posted: March 4, 2025 | Last updated: March 4, 2025.

Celebrated for its captivating rhythm and expressive movements, samba is the soul of Brazil. But before it went on to conquer ...

Rio de Janeiro is more than just wild parties, street dancing and Carnival. It’s a place where people from vastly different worlds rub shoulders and the unexpected lies on every corner. Rio ...

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As one of Rio’s 12 top-tier samba schools, Unidos de Padre Miguel is having its shot at fame, perhaps even glory — all while bringing in more money into its community.

Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more, with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school ...

Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, a favela on Rio de Janeiro's west side, but this year the pulse is even stronger with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school ...