King Momo of Poços de Caldas has been part of the carnival for almost 50 years and was once a member of Beija-Flor
Tamir Dias da Silva was elected the new King Momo of Poços de Caldas after receiving 80% of the votes in an online election, marking the beginning of the city's carnival festivities.
King Momo and Queen of Carnival 2026 are chosen on the first night of revelry in Rio Branco
Junior de Mônaco and Luiza Souza were crowned as King Momo and Queen of Carnival 2026 in Rio Branco during the first night of festivities.
King Momo receives the keys to the city, and carnival is declared open in Rio
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro officially opened the carnival by handing the traditional keys of the city to King Momo during a ceremony at the City Palace.
Carnailha 2026: Court announced at event that gathered revelers in Parintins
The Carnailha 2026 court was officially announced during a vibrant event in Parintins, Brazil, honoring the new royalty and featuring various performances.
Neto Rodrigues is chosen King Momo of the Salvador Carnival 2026
Neto Rodrigues has been selected as the King Momo of the Salvador Carnival 2026, winning the final selection held in Salvador.