The six highest-scoring samba schools from Rio’s Carnival returned to the Sambadrome for a final parade, dazzling spectators ...

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes are filling the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day ...

The city of New Orleans might still be recovering from hosting the Super Bowl, but that’s not stopping the birthplace of jazz music from getting ready to celebrate it’s biggest annual holiday this ...

The best international feature Academy Award for Walter Salles’ timely drama backdropped the annual celebrations and ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sweat streamed down Talita Ferreira Sanches’ face as she pushed a cart loaded with beer and water up ...

Brazil’s Carnival muse this year isn’t one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools.

During Carnival, the small Brazilian town of Sao Luiz do Paraitinga’s calm everyday life transforms into a joyful party known ...

The Conservative Political Action Conference was a pageant of outlandish costumes and cruel humor. But don’t be distracted by ...

In the mountain village of Distomo, the “Koudounaraioi” — literally, the “Bell People” — transform themselves into half-human ...

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where people become more disciplined and give ...

More than just a party, Carnival is a tradition steeped in history. We delve into unique celebrations across the islands, ...

Photograph By Earl Leaf/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Much of Trinidadian culture perfectly complements the energy of ...