Los Angeles Times

Rio’s Carnival suspended for the first time in 108 years, thanks to coronavirus

RIO DE JANEIRO — The annual Carnival parade of flamboyant samba schools in Rio de Janeiro won’t be held in February as planned because of the coronavirus — the first time the over-the-top event has ...
The New York Times

The Carnival Parade Is Canceled, and Rio Is Reeling

Wars, disease and political turmoil have never prevented Rio de Janeiro from putting on its famous carnival. Now, the pandemic has forced a suspension of the annual parade, at great cost to the city ...
Yahoo

Carnival in Rio kicks off with famous parades at the Sambadrome

The "Botafogo Samba Clube" samba school parades through the Sambodrome on the first day of the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. In Rio de Janeiro, the world-famous parades in the Sambodrome have begun with ...
NPR

Rio's Joyous Carnival, The World's Largest, Is Postponed Due To COVID-19

Rio de Janeiro's Carnival, known as one of the best spectacles in the world, has been derailed by the coronavirus. Event organizers announced Thursday evening that the colorful, rhythmic parades of ...
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Rio's Carnival kicks off as mayor gives key to the city to King Momo

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro's mayor handed over the key to the city to its Carnival monarch on Friday, opening King Momo's five-day reign over the festivities. “Don’t call me. Call King Momo ...