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National & Local

Cell phones, cards and even smartwatches: the items lost by revelers during the carnival in Olinda

Over 1,000 personal items were reported lost by carnival-goers in Olinda, including documents, smartphones, and a smartwatch, according to the local government's lost and found department.

Feb 28 β€’ 06:00 UTC
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National & Local

Savings Decision to Be Reversed: District Administrator Concedes to Carnival Revelers

Ebersberg's district administrator plans to reverse a cost-cutting measure after being criticized during local carnival celebrations.

Feb 25 β€’ 14:34 UTC
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National & Local

From 'deserted city' to 6.5 million revelers: how the carnival in BH became one of the largest in the country in less than two decades

Belo Horizonte's carnival has grown to attract 6.5 million revelers in 2026, transforming from a relatively quiet city during the festival days into a major celebration hub in less than two decades.

Feb 24 β€’ 00:09 UTC
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National & Local

Pedro Sampaio brings funk, pop, and electronic music to revelers in Ibirapuera this Sunday

DJ and producer Pedro Sampaio performed a blend of music genres for fans at Parc do Ibirapuera in SΓ£o Paulo during a post-Carnival block party.

Feb 22 β€’ 18:31 UTC
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Crime & Justice

PM arrests suspects selling 24 marijuana brigadeiros to revelers at megablocks in SP

Two women were arrested by the Military Police in SΓ£o Paulo for allegedly selling marijuana-infused brigadeiros during post-carnival festivities.

Feb 22 β€’ 18:10 UTC
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National & Local

Daniela Mercury celebrates 10 years of Pipoca da Rainha in SP; megabloco brings axΓ© to revelers

Daniela Mercury celebrates the 10th anniversary of her bloc Pipoca da Rainha in SΓ£o Paulo, featuring popular music and attracting a diverse crowd of revelers post-Carnival.

Feb 22 β€’ 17:07 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: PM drones record temperature of revelers and show heat map in post-carnival blocks in SP

The SΓ£o Paulo Military Police is utilizing drones to monitor the body temperatures of revelers at post-carnival block parties, which aids in security and crowd management.

Feb 22 β€’ 15:12 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: Bloco Navio Pirata, from BaianaSystem, brings a crowd to Ibirapuera this carnival Sunday

The Navio Pirata bloc from BaianaSystem drew thousands of revelers to Ibirapuera Park in SΓ£o Paulo during the post-carnival festivities.

Feb 21 β€’ 20:42 UTC
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National & Local

Horn and Bear Counter? Vigilante Becomes a Tradition at the Olinda Carnival by Counting Revelers from the Wall

Adonias Samuel, a local vigilante, has turned counting carnival revelers from a wall in Olinda into a cherished tradition since 2009.

Feb 21 β€’ 09:01 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: Revelers fall onto 'mountain' of garbage during block parade in Olinda

A video circulating on social media shows carnival revelers falling onto a 'mountain' of garbage during a block parade in Olinda, Brazil.

Feb 20 β€’ 08:57 UTC
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National & Local

More than 4 million revelers enjoyed the carnival in Olinda and moved R$ 1.5 billion only via PIX, says the city hall

The 2026 Olinda carnival attracted around 4 million participants and generated R$ 1.5 billion solely through PIX transactions, according to the city's report.

Feb 19 β€’ 17:20 UTC
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National & Local

Blocks sustain the Carnival in Campo Grande and bring more than 40 thousand revelers to the streets

Over 40,000 people attended the Carnival celebrations in Campo Grande, Brazil, highlighting the vibrant street bloc culture despite some concerns about safety.

Feb 19 β€’ 15:22 UTC
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National & Local

'World's Safest' - The Direction of the 'Flop' Block that Went Viral for Having 'More Police than Revelers' at Carnival Parade

The organizers of the Bora Bora carnival block in Brazil humorously reacted to a lackluster turnout of only 23 participants at their recent parade, which featured more police officers than revelers.

Feb 19 β€’ 08:02 UTC
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National & Local

Beyond the megablocks: groups with fewer than 20,000 revelers gain incentive to take to the streets in SP

Smaller carnival groups in SΓ£o Paulo are receiving support through a new initiative to enhance street festivities.

Feb 19 β€’ 08:00 UTC
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National & Local

From mangroves to rivers: see the carnival parties that animated different cities in ParΓ‘

The 2026 carnival in ParΓ‘ brought thousands of revelers to the streets, rivers, and squares, showcasing a blend of tradition, cultural identity, and major performances across various municipalities in the state.

Feb 18 β€’ 21:44 UTC
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National & Local

Recife Carnival sets attendance record with 3.7 million revelers, says city hall

The Recife Carnival in 2026 attracted a record-breaking 3.7 million attendees, injecting R$ 2.8 billion into the city's economy and creating 60,000 temporary jobs.

Feb 18 β€’ 18:44 UTC
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National & Local

revelers report pepper spray action by GCM in dispersal of bloc in ButantΓ£

Revelers participating in the traditional "Vai Quem QuΓ©" block in ButantΓ£, SΓ£o Paulo, reported the use of pepper spray and tear gas by the Metropolitan Civil Guard during the event's dispersal.

Feb 18 β€’ 18:08 UTC
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National & Local

Fight of 'donkeys' ends in confusion with punches and whips at carnival parade; VIDEO

A fight between two revelers dressed as 'donkeys' escalated into a chaotic scene during a carnival parade in SΓ£o Vicente FΓ©rrer, Brazil, attracting significant social media attention.

Feb 18 β€’ 16:02 UTC
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National & Local

New York Times reported: the party in Brazil never ends

A report from the New York Times highlights the vibrant celebrations of Brazil's Boi Tolo during the Rio Carnival, showcasing the endurance of the revelers.

Feb 18 β€’ 15:30 UTC
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National & Local

Block celebrating cannabis, procession in homage to Xuxa and more: revelers enjoy carnival on Ash Wednesday in BH

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

Feb 18 β€’ 15:22 UTC
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National & Local

'Flopped' bloc receives viral attention after having 'more police than revelers' in Moreno: 'Today was not the day', say organizers

A carnival block in Moreno, Brazil, went viral on social media after it attracted significantly fewer revelers than expected, leading to humorous comparisons of the police presence to the participants.

Feb 18 β€’ 15:06 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: GCM uses pepper spray and tear gas to disperse block party in ButantΓ£, West Zone of SP

The Metropolitan Civil Guard (GCM) used tear gas and pepper spray against revelers in SΓ£o Paulo's ButantΓ£ neighborhood during a block party on Tuesday night.

Feb 18 β€’ 14:10 UTC
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National & Local

Revelers enjoy carnival blocks on Ash Wednesday in Rio

In Rio de Janeiro, several carnival blocks are celebrating on Ash Wednesday, highlighting women's participation and issues like structural machismo.

Feb 18 β€’ 13:56 UTC
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National & Local

Carnival in Salvador gathered 12 million revelers in the streets, says government

The Salvador Carnival attracted 12 million participants, a report from the Bahian government revealed, with zero violent deaths for the third consecutive year.

Feb 18 β€’ 13:39 UTC
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National & Local

Revelers Ignore Rain and Stretch Carnival Until Dawn with Alceu, Elba, and Spok at Marco Zero

Resilient revelers celebrated the end of Carnival in Recife despite heavy rain, with performances by renowned artists at Marco Zero.

Feb 18 β€’ 10:08 UTC
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National & Local

Last night of the carnival in Fernando de Noronha features blocks and shows in the Village of Remedies

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

Feb 18 β€’ 02:56 UTC
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National & Local

Tiago Abravanel enjoys BaianaSystem's pipoca in Salvador

Actor Tiago Abravanel celebrated at the Salvador Carnival 2026 with the band BaianaSystem as he immersed himself in the festivities alongside fellow revelers.

Feb 18 β€’ 00:57 UTC
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National & Local

Chemical Bathroom Costume Becomes Protest at Olinda Carnival

A creative costume designed as a chemical bathroom highlighted sanitation issues during the Olinda Carnival, sparking discussions about the adequacy of public facilities for revelers.

Feb 17 β€’ 23:13 UTC
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National & Local

Revelers 'celebrate' on a crowded bus heading to a block party in BH with the hit 'Jetski' by Pedro Sampaio and Melody

Passengers on a packed bus in Belo Horizonte turned up the music and danced while heading to a carnival block party.

Feb 17 β€’ 22:38 UTC
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National & Local

Tony Salles gets off the electric trio and sings with the revelers in Salvador

Tony Salles engaged with fans by performing alongside them in Salvador during the carnival celebrations.

Feb 17 β€’ 21:21 UTC
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National & Local

Change in the Salvador Carnival calendar in 2027 divides opinions among revelers

The announcement of a change in the Salvador Carnival schedule for 2027 has sparked mixed reactions among attendees.

Feb 17 β€’ 21:13 UTC
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National & Local

With a hose shower, residents refresh revelers and create a meeting point against the heat in Olinda's carnival

In Olinda, Brazil, residents use hose showers to cool off carnival revelers, creating a popular meeting spot to combat the intense heat of the festivities.

Feb 17 β€’ 20:45 UTC
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National & Local

With traditional blocks, Carnaval in JanuΓ‘ria gathers around 5,000 revelers per day

Around 5,000 revelers are enjoying the Carnaval in JanuΓ‘ria, Brazil, greatly benefiting local businesses and showcasing a vibrant festive atmosphere.

Feb 17 β€’ 17:11 UTC
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National & Local

With the hit 'Panamera', Tony Salles gathers 80,000 revelers at the Natal carnival; see video

Tony Salles drew around 80,000 revelers during the Natal carnival with his hit 'Panamera', showcasing the vibrant local culture.

Feb 17 β€’ 13:05 UTC
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National & Local

Tan Bronze, Truck of Desire, Funk You and other blocks animate revelers this carnival Tuesday in BH

Belo Horizonte's carnival festivities on Tuesday featured lively performances from various street blocks, including Juventude Bronzeada, Truck do Desejo, and Funk You!

Feb 17 β€’ 12:42 UTC
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National & Local

Strong smell of chemical product scares revelers at club by the Rio Pardo in RibeirΓ£o Preto, SP

A strong chemical smell at a club near the Rio Pardo in RibeirΓ£o Preto led to an investigation by authorities following complaints from Carnaval attendees.

Feb 17 β€’ 12:23 UTC
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National & Local

To the sound of frevo, the A Corda bloc 'invades' homes in Olinda and wakes up revelers to enjoy Carnival; VIDEO

The A Corda bloc continues its 32-year tradition of waking up revelers in Olinda, Brazil, on Carnival Tuesday, bringing the festive atmosphere into people's homes.

Feb 17 β€’ 12:08 UTC
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National & Local

PHOTOS: blocks draw crowds to the streets of Rio this Fat Tuesday

Over 50 blocks attract revelers in the streets of Rio de Janeiro during Fat Tuesday celebrations.

Feb 17 β€’ 12:02 UTC
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National & Local

Driver runs over revelers in square of Duque de Caxias, in Baixada Fluminense

A driver, suspected of being under the influence, ran over revelers at a carnival event in Duque de Caxias, Brazil, injuring at least five people.

Feb 17 β€’ 11:47 UTC
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National & Local

The 'Rhythms of Brazil' Theme Energizes Lud's Fervo in Downtown Rio

Ludmilla is set to lead the traditional Fervo da Lud during Rio's Carnival showcasing the theme 'Rhythms of Brazil' and expecting a large turnout of revelers.

Feb 17 β€’ 10:39 UTC
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National & Local

Learn how to recover lost documents during the carnival in Salvador

The Bahia Military Police will return documents lost by revelers during the carnival in Salvador.

Feb 17 β€’ 10:01 UTC
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National & Local

MΓ‘rcio Victor interrupts parade in the Barra-Ondina circuit and complains about the police's attitude during Salvador's carnival

Singer MΓ‘rcio Victor interrupted a carnival parade in Salvador to protest against police behavior towards revelers.

Feb 17 β€’ 02:23 UTC
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National & Local

Revellers embrace cameras and leave phones at home for fear of theft during Carnival

During Carnival in Brazil, many revelers opt for using compact digital cameras instead of smartphones to avoid theft.

Feb 16 β€’ 23:38 UTC
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National & Local

Carnaval in Teresina: 'Vaca Atolada' block gathers revelers and maintains 35-year tradition

The 'Vaca Atolada' block, a traditional part of Teresina's Carnival, celebrated its 35th anniversary by gathering many revelers from various neighborhoods in the city.

Feb 16 β€’ 22:55 UTC
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National & Local

Car crashes into parade and driver is attacked by revelers in Guaratiba

A car crashed into a carnival block in Guaratiba, Brazil, injuring several revelers and leading to the driver being assaulted by the crowd.

Feb 16 β€’ 22:18 UTC
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National & Local

Pabllo's Block Ends Under Heavy Rain and Revelers Face 'Penguin March' to Leave Ibirapuera Circuit

The festive Pabllo Vittar block party concluded in heavy rain, with attendees braving the weather to enjoy the last moments and exit in a slow march.

Feb 16 β€’ 21:45 UTC
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National & Local

Revelers face rain and sun to see Pabllo and K-pop group Nmixx

The Carnival bloc of Pabllo Vittar, alongside the K-pop group Nmixx, drew a large crowd at Parque Ibirapuera in SΓ£o Paulo, marking a significant first for K-pop at Carnaval.

Feb 16 β€’ 21:20 UTC
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National & Local

Revelers fall ill during Pabllo's Block at Ibirapuera

Revelers at the Pabllo Block in Ibirapuera Park faced intense heat and strong sun, leading to numerous cases of heat-related illness.

Feb 16 β€’ 19:23 UTC
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National & Local

Revelers complain of urine smell and unusable chemical bathrooms at Ibirapuera

Revelers at the Carnival in SΓ£o Paulo are facing unusable chemical bathrooms, causing discomfort due to foul odors and unsanitary conditions.

Feb 16 β€’ 19:02 UTC
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National & Local

Michel TelΓ³ entertains revelers with sertanejo and declares his love for BH: 'A very dear city'

Michel TelΓ³ performed at the Carnival in Belo Horizonte, expressing his affection for the city and delighting the crowd with his music.

Feb 16 β€’ 17:02 UTC

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