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Unidos da Tijuca Wins Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010

Friday, February 26, 2010

Unidos da Tijuca is the Champion of the Special Group Parade in Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010. The samba school, one of the oldest in Brazil, had last won a title in 1936. Their parade, centered around the theme “It’s a Secret” has also granted talented carnavalesco (Carnival director) Paulo Barros his first title. He [...]

Unidos da Tijuca Wins Rio de Janeiro Carnival

Thursday, February 18, 2010

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Unidos da Tijuca is the Champion of the Special Group Parade in Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010. The samba school, one of the oldest in Brazil, had last won a title in 1936. Their parade, centered around the theme “It’s a Secret” has also granted talented carnavalesco (Carnival director) Paulo Barros his first title. He [...]

Top Picks for Sunday in Rio de Janeiro Street Carnival 2010

Saturday, February 13, 2010

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Here are my top picks for tomorrow, Carnival Sunday, in Rio de Janeiro street Carnival. The list is a mix of gigantic blocos and neighborhood affairs for the tourist who wants a less tremendous contact with the locals. They’re all good. If you’re going out with a huge crowd, please watch your surroundings, and don’t [...]

Top Picks for Carnival Saturday in Rio de Janeiro Street Carnival

Friday, February 12, 2010

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Rio de Janeiro street Carnival has been going on for weeks, but tomorrow, when Carnival officially starts, will see an explosion of bloco parades! Here’s my list of top picks for Rio de Janeiro Carnival Saturday 2010. 2 p.m. will pose a tough choice with Sassaricando, Empolga às 9 and Barbas. But I must say [...]

Carnival Costumes at Festaria, Rio de Janeiro

Sunday, February 7, 2010

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I just found out that Festaria by designer Alice Coelho, a store in Shopping Leblon which specializes in party décor, is selling Carnival costumes for kids and grown-ups. How about that for Carnival shopping with comfort and perhaps a Mocha Frappuccino at the mall’s Starbucks? Follow me on Twitter Carnival Costumes at Festaria, Rio de [...]

Rio de Janeiro Carnival for Kids: Gigantes da Lira Will Parade Tomorrow

Saturday, February 6, 2010

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Gigantes da Lira, one of the best Carnival blocos in Brazil for kids and their families, usually goes out on the Saturday before Carnival. However, this year the parade schedule has been changed. Gigantes da Lira will parade tomorrow, Feb.7, starting at 8 a.m. Read more about Gigantes da Lira. Follow me on Twitter Rio [...]