Stephen Tiffenson can still hear the African beats of the tambuo bamboo -- the traditional Trinidadian percussion instrument -- that pulsed through the streets of Sangre Grande during Carnaval. As a ...

San Francisco’s annual Carnaval festival and parade took place Memorial Day Weekend and celebrated Latino culture and diversity.

When Chrissy Costello and Angelita Peter started a Marin dance troupe in 2016 to join the parade at Carnaval San Francisco, they had 36 women. Now, eight years later, there are 73 dancers of all ages, ...

Brazil’s world famous Carnaval festivities were held in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador da Bahia, Pernambuco, and other cities in the northeast this past February 8-14. While Carnaval is held ...

The Mission District’s biggest party is almost here. Where to park, how to watch the parade, who’s headlining and what family activities are available.

The Mission District was a mosaic of color and sound at Carnaval’s Grand Parade on Sunday, despite the weather being typically gloomy, cold and gray. Radiantly dressed in a rainbow of neon hues, the ...

San Francisco's annual Carnaval celebration is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, with thousands of people expected to ...

Brazilian culture will be in the spotlight this Saturday at the annual Brazilian Carnaval, mixing age-old traditions with contemporary celebration through music, dance and costumes. Held at Club XS, ...

Americans seem to have an increasing fondness for Brazil’s finer things. Think soccer, empanadas, a perfectly blow-dried mane, and, of course, hairless hoo-has. Our most recent cultural craving? Samba ...

The Student Activities Center Sargent Gym was bustling with colors, beads, masks and dancing on Saturday at the annual Carnaval celebration, held this year to support Haiti relief. About 200 students ...

Those who have experienced Brazilian culture have loved it, especially Carnaval, a long-awaited celebration in February. For members of Handphibians, a Madison-based pagode band, and Ótimo Dance, a ...