Its Carnival time in Rio de Janeiro again! The Carnival officially started on April 20 as mayor Eduardo Paes handed over symbolic keys of the city to the fictional King Momo. People gathered to celebrate the Carnival as King Momo danced next to his samba-dancing entourage.

Carnival kicks off in Rio de Janeiro, mayor hands over city keys to King Momo

Rio carnival set to make comeback after Covid hiatus 

In Pics | Thousands enjoy a street party to make up for the missing Rio carnival parades

In Pics | Nice Carnival makes a comeback after two years of pandemic

The Nice Carnival took place under the theme "King of the animals" after the 2021 edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Beautiful': Nice carnival returns after cancellation in 2021

Thousands of people are expected to flock to Venice for the start of the annual Carnival celebrations marking a slow return to normality after the coronavirus pandemic took a hit on the two previous editions.

'Carnival of hope': Venice carnival kicks off as COVID worries ease

As coronavirus cases are increasing in Brazil, the carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro have been postponed. They will now be held in late April and not the final weekend of February.

Rio de Janeiro postpones Carnival parades as Omicron cases spike

At a local festival in Michigan, United States, an amusement ride started to malfunction midway in a horrific incident. The video showing the whole incident has been buzzing on the social media.

Watch: Amusement ride goes out of control at a US carnival

Brazilian artist Jorge Roriz has a new canvas amid the coronavirus pandemic, painting on face masks for those wanting to make an impression while still remaining covered.

Brazil artist paints masks for those who want to show their face

Several of Rio de Janeiro's elite samba schools paraded through the famed Sambadrome in a spectacular competition on Monday (February 24) in the hopes of winning bragging rights for this year's best display.

Rio shimmers for samba extravaganza at carnival

In Rio de Janeiro, the work goes in before the party goes on. With the world's largest carnival just ten days away, warehouses and workshops are putting the final touches in place for the city's biggest event. Floats are being painted, sequins are being glued and glitter painted onto costumes for the dazzling event that attracts millions to Rio de Janeiro's streets.

Feathers, sequins and glitter - Rio gets ready for carnival

Hundreds of revellers lined the narrow alleys and bridges to admire a flotilla of boats carrying spectacularly dressed participants on the first full day of the Venice Carnival on Sunday (February 9).

Venice comes alive with colourful characters in carnival boat parade

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has sparked shock and outrage by tweeting a video showing one man urinating on another during his country's massive annual street carnival.

President Jair Bolsonaro shocks Brazil with 'golden shower' tweet

With millions of participants, Brazil is set to display largest carnival in the world

Clown-faced politicians and cinema mix at Nice Carnival

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