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Millions are filling Rio's streets as Brazil's most spectacular samba schools compete for glory at Carnival 2026. The Special Group competition showcases months of preparation, bringing communities together in a burst of color and rhythm.
Brazil's iconic Carnival has transformed Rio de Janeiro into one massive street celebration, with 6 million people expected to join the festivities. The world's biggest party features dazzling costumes, samba music until dawn, and hundreds of street parties stretching into March.
Rio de Janeiro officially launched its five-day Carnival celebration as the mayor handed the symbolic city key to King Momo, marking the start of Brazil's most joyful street party. Six million people are expected to join the festivities featuring samba parades, colorful costumes, and a celebration of Brazilian culture and inclusivity.
Rio de Janeiro's favelas are experiencing a tourism boom as visitors skip traditional landmarks for authentic local experiences. The shift has created new income streams for residents in low-income neighborhoods.
Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state just became the first to ban shark meat from school cafeterias, protecting 1,200 schools worth of kids from mercury exposure while giving threatened ocean predators a fighting chance. The move follows health warnings and a major investigation revealing tons of shark meat flowing through Brazilian schools.
FIFA launched the 2027 Women's World Cup brand in Rio de Janeiro with an emblem inspired by the Brazilian flag and a slogan calling fans to "GO EPIC." South America will host the tournament for the first time in history.