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The last weekend of February in Belém features vibrant samba parades and various cultural events, including the theatrical production 'Job'.

Maceió will host samba school parades on February 28 and March 1, 2026, at Ponta Verde beach, showcasing local traditions and culture in a free outdoor event.

Vogue is set to host its 'Vogue World' event in Milan, contributing two million to social causes on the opening day of Fashion Week.

Lucinha Nobre, a prominent figure in Rio de Janeiro's Carnival, has announced her retirement after over 40 parades, marking the end of an era in the samba community.

Residents of Belém can obtain free tickets for upcoming samba school parades in the city's Aldeia Amazônica starting February 24.

The Samba Parades in São Luís highlighted traditional and creative performances, drawing thousands to the Passarela do Samba.

The champions' parades at Marquês de Sapucaí and Anhembi showcased popular figures from the Carnaval such as queens and muses.

The Carnival Tradição parades in João Pessoa are resuming on Sunday (22) with the performances of the bear wings that were postponed due to safety concerns.

The Rio de Janeiro street carnival concludes on Sunday, featuring 17 parades led by the traditional bloc Monobloco.

Carnival block parades in Aracaju this weekend will cause temporary traffic changes in various neighborhoods, as announced by the Municipal Traffic and Transportation Superintendence.

This year's Patras Carnival festivities focus on political satire, featuring grand parades with costumes that reflect contemporary political themes.

The article discusses the historical significance of the transformation cars (carros de mutação) that were a major attraction at the carnival in Florianópolis until the 1960s, showcasing past carnival parades.

The Tradition Carnival parades in João Pessoa will resume on Saturday after repairs were completed on bleachers that collapsed during the event.

The carnival events in Patras are culminating this weekend with two grand parades filled with joy, creativity, and satire.

A samba school focused on inclusivity will open the Champions Parade this Saturday at the Sambódromo da Marquês de Sapucaí, emphasizing diversity and accessibility for people with disabilities.

Intense rain is forecasted for the weekend in Brazil, threatening carnival celebrations and leading to potential flooding in major cities.

The 2026 street carnival in Rio experienced overcrowded blocks and disrupted parades due to a high number of street vendors, prompting organizers to demand better planning from the city.

The Patras Carnival is in full swing, showcasing vibrant parades and festive atmospheres in the city's center.

Belo Horizonte will experience traffic changes this weekend due to Carnival block parades.

The weekend agenda in Espírito Santo features various events including Carnival street block parades, comedy shows, and live performances by popular music groups.

União de Maricá, a samba school established by Brazil's PT party, has won the Golden League championship and will compete in the Special Group of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival in 2027 despite an accident that injured several participants during the parade.

União de Maricá won the Série Ouro championship and will parade in the Special Group of the Rio Carnival in 2027.

Globo broadcasted the samba school parades during Carnival, reaching an audience of 56.1 million viewers across Brazil.

Following Viradouro's victory, Rio's carnival schools are undergoing significant changes ahead of the 2027 parades, including departures and new arrivals among key personnel.

Rio de Janeiro's samba schools engage in intense rivalry during Carnival, showcasing vibrant performances and elaborate parades.

The final night of parades at Rio's Sapucaí honored Heitor dos Prazeres and Rosa Magalhães, showcasing cultural movements and African influences.

The 'Irresponsible' blocos in Recife continued the carnival festivities on Ash Wednesday, defying the usual conclusion of the celebration with lively parades and performances.

Sabrina Sato has confirmed she will participate in both the Rio and São Paulo Champions Parades on the same night, showcasing her dedication to the carnival festivities.

The repair of the grandstand at the Tradition Carnival in João Pessoa has been completed, allowing the resumption of the parades next weekend after a suspension due to safety concerns.

Rio de Janeiro samba schools faced penalties for irregularities during the Carnival parades, although no points were deducted from their scores.

The results of the 2026 Rio de Janeiro Carnival samba school parades are set to be announced live on G1 starting at 3:50 PM on Wednesday, with various categories of judging in place.

The SP Carnival has achieved a significant audience increase of up to 40% in its last contractual year with Globo, particularly during the samba school parades.

Revelers in Belo Horizonte celebrated Ash Wednesday with several vibrant parades, including those dedicated to cannabis and honoring popular children's entertainer Xuxa.

The Rio de Janeiro Carnival, known as the world's biggest party, is celebrated for its vibrant samba parades and attracts millions of visitors each year.

The samba school and traditional block parades in São Luís will take place starting Thursday, with free public access to the venue.

The second day of samba school parades in Campo Grande attracted around 18,000 spectators, showcasing vibrant performances from three schools.

The final night of the Special Group parades in Rio de Janeiro featured powerful samba songs and the chaotic debut of influencer Virginia Fonseca as the queen of drums for Grande Rio.

Unidos de Vila Isabel and Acadêmicos do Salgueiro were the highlights of the third night of samba parades in Rio de Janeiro's Special Group, celebrating Brazilian personalities and ancestral heritage.

Virginia Fonseca made her debut as the queen of the drum at the Acadêmicos do Grande Rio, parading through Sapucaí while being escorted by security guards.

The article highlights the finale of the Rio Carnival, featuring celebrity performances, a significant racism incident involving soccer player Vini Jr., and details about the scoring system for the parades.

Carnival in 2027 is officially on February 9, but festivities will begin earlier with samba parades and street parties across Brazil.

The last night of the carnival in Fernando de Noronha included lively parades and performances, attracting many revelers to the festivities.

The last day of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival's Special Group parades sees public remarks and pressure on the Liesa and judges, with hints of internal conflicts among samba schools.

The third night of the Rio Carnival showcased vibrant performances from the samba school Paraíso do Tuiuti, featuring elaborate costumes and themes.

Singer Wanessa Camargo expresses her delight at witnessing the Rio Carnival parades, particularly praising the homage to President Lula.

The article showcases highlights from the third day of special group parades in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on the queens and muses of various samba schools.

Celebrities are enjoying the festivities during the 3rd day of the Special Group parades at the Sapucaí in Rio de Janeiro.

The scoring for the Special Group parades of São Paulo Carnival started with few perfect scores, with Mocidade Alegre and Tom Maior leading in specific tiebreaker criteria.

The samba schools of Corumbá paraded over two nights, highlighting themes of ancestry, Afro-Brazilian culture, indigenous peoples, and local identity.

The article covers significant happenings including the carnival parades in São Paulo and Rio, an accident at the Port of Santos, a tragic incident due to heavy rains in São Paulo, and a U.S. military operation in the Pacific.