See in photos how A Banda paraded through the streets of Macapá
The block A Banda celebrated its 61st anniversary with a parade in Macapá, featuring giant puppets dressed as Brazilian football players and officials.
Giant Puppets Meeting in Olinda; PHOTOS
The Giant Puppets Meeting took place in Olinda, Brazil, featuring new characters including Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.
Giant puppets of Wagner Moura, Kleber Mendonça Filho, Lady Gaga, and Bruno Mars celebrate at the slopes of Olinda; VIDEO
Giant puppets of notable figures, including Wagner Moura and Lady Gaga, brought joy to the Carnival in Olinda, Brazil, as they paraded through the historic city streets.
A Banda: traditional block from Amapá will feature giant puppets with World Cup costumes
The A Banda carnival block in Macapá, Brazil, will feature ten giant puppets dressed as Brazilian soccer players, referees, and goalkeepers to celebrate the World Cup, attracting an anticipated crowd of 180,000 participants.
Artists' Charanga brings together 8 puppets and 17 groups at the Poços Carnival 2026
The Charanga dos Artistas, a hallmark of the Poços de Caldas Carnival, is set to showcase 17 theater and dance groups along with 8 giant puppets in the 2026 celebrations.
Cinema São Luiz Block entertains revelers with 'Perna Cabeluda' and giant puppets of Wagner Moura and Kleber Mendonça Filho
The Carnaval highlights in Recife included giant puppets of filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho and actor Wagner Moura, marking the inaugural parade of the Cinema São Luiz Block.
Giant puppets and traditional blocks dominate pre-carnival Saturday in Pernambuco
In Pernambuco, giant puppets made a spectacular appearance during pre-carnival festivities, engaging in a unique race rather than a traditional parade.
Carnival pre-parties in Recife and Olinda feature shows by João Gomes and Alcione, Alceu's bloco, Giant Puppets Race and more; check it out
Pre-carnival events in Recife and Olinda will showcase performances by João Gomes, Alcione, and others, along with traditional parades and street blocks.
Kleber Mendonça Filho and Wagner Moura become giant puppets in Olinda
Kleber Mendonça Filho will be honored with a giant puppet at the Olinda carnival alongside actor Wagner Moura amid an international campaign for an Oscar statuette for 'The Secret Agent.'
Kleber Mendonça Filho and Wagner Moura become giant puppets at the Pernambuco carnival; see video
Directors Kleber Mendonça Filho and Wagner Moura will be honored with giant puppets during this year's traditional carnival parade in Pernambuco.
Grapes, puppets, and the fruit of fertility: the curious New Year's traditions in Europe
The article explores various unique New Year's traditions across Europe, including eating twelve grapes in Spain and other fascinating customs like lead melting and burning giant effigies.