RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro's mayor handed over the key ... Call King Momo until Ash Wednesday comes,” Mayor Eduardo ...

Rio de Janeiro’s mayor handed over the key to the city to its ... Call King Momo until Ash Wednesday comes,” Mayor Eduardo Paes, wearing shorts and a Panama hat, told Carnival revelers as drummers and ...

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I always joke with my friends that if it wasn't for the ...

Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. Follow AP reporters and photographers ...

Members of the Padre Miguel samba school performing at the Sambadrome during Carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. REUTERS ...

The world’s biggest party is back as Carnival celebrations return to Brazil. The Associated Press' David Biller talks through why the festivities are so special.

RIO DE JANEIRO — Rio de Janeiro’s mayor handed ... wearing shorts and a Panama hat, told Carnival revelers as drummers and veteran members of local samba schools celebrated and sang ...