Standard-bearer Lucinha Nobre announces retirement from Carnival after more than 40 parades
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.
Viradouro Champion: see which samba schools have the most titles in the Rio carnival
Viradouro is the champion of the Special Group of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival in 2026, achieving its fourth title and tying with Unidos da Tijuca.
Unidos da Tijuca and Império Serrano Honor Black Women at Carnival
Two samba schools from Rio de Janeiro, Unidos da Tijuca and Império Serrano, have notably honored Black women in their Carnival themes this year.
Juliana Alves, former queen of Unidos da Tijuca, parades in front of the school and returns in the last section
Juliana Alves, a former queen of the Unidos da Tijuca samba school, takes part in the carnival parade this year both at the front and in the final section of the procession.
'The Eyes of Hunger Were Mine': The Story of Carolina Maria de Jesus, Theme of Unidos da Tijuca
Carolina Maria de Jesus, a prominent Brazilian writer, will be honored by the Unidos da Tijuca samba school at this year's Rio Carnival for her significant contribution to literature that highlighted the issues of hunger and poverty.
Tom Maior and Unidos da Tijuca: see the days and times of the parades that honor Uberaba and Carolina Maria de Jesus
The 2026 Carnival in Brazil will feature parades by the samba schools Tom Maior and Unidos da Tijuca, which will pay tribute to the writer Carolina Maria de Jesus and the city of Uberaba, respectively.
Minas on the Avenue: MG1 Series Shows Carnival with a Minas Accent and Emotion that Became the Theme of Tom Maior and Unidos da Tijuca
In the 2026 Carnival, Minas Gerais will be a highlight in the samba parades of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with schools telling parts of the state's story.
Carnival float designer of Tijuca will try to present Carolina Maria de Jesus beyond the suffering known in her work
The Unidos da Tijuca samba school plans to showcase a more comprehensive view of author Carolina Maria de Jesus during Carnival 2026, moving beyond the themes of suffering typically associated with her life and work.