and costume as a means for creative freedom and celebration. (Related: 6 of the best Italian Carnivals beyond Venice, from north to south.) Martinique’s Carnival draws thousands of people to ...

As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations began, dozens of dogs dressed in vibrant costumes joined their owners for the annual "Blocão" parade in Barra da Tijuca. The event saw nearly 300 ...

In 1924, a year after the first King of Carnival was elected, it was decided that a Queen would also be elected - and that this Queen would also be a man. Since then, the matrafonas - men dressed ...

Carnival has always been the festival for children who wait all year to dress up as a beloved character. Often, the costumes follow current trends: sports, movies, cartoons, and politics.

Revellers participate in the celebrations of the historic Venetian Carnival in front of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Ukrainian government sells T-shirts with ...

Dorit Kemsley, Erika Jayne, and the rest of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast ended season 14 with a bang. The stars ...

From dazzling costumes to exuberant parties, Trinidad's carnival is often dubbed "the greatest show on Earth". But some of its elements are not exactly eco-friendly and the festivities are ...

“Experiencing Carnival there was truly unforgettable,” Kemsley wrote on Instagram. “Huge thanks to @badassboz for outfitting us in traditional costumes and championing women’s empowermen ...

STATELY Irina Shayk is the jewel in the crown as she prepares to take part in the Rio Carnival. The Russian model, 39, dazzled in her barely-there blue costume in Brazil — and said it was a ...

"Fernanda Torres' Impersonators", during a pre-Carnival street party where some dressed as Torres' beloved TV characters, in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ...