With New Orleans' annual king cake countdown reaching its final hours, it’s time to visit the “Pioneers of Women’s Carnival” ...

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Far from Rio de Janeiro's boisterous beach block parties and its world renowned Samba competitions, Carnival is celebrated decidedly differently. Out in the landlocked working ...

The western German city of Cologne, a Catholic stronghold, has a celebrated Carnival tradition priding itself on being open to all. But as is still often the case, it's the men pulling the strings - ...

Revellers of all ages took to the streets for Notting Hill Carnival early on Sunday with a traditional, Caribbean celebration. The carnival, Europe’s biggest street party and an annual extravaganza ...

Women are taking their rightful place in Rio's "Carnival of the streets" — the "bate-bolas," translated literally, as ball beaters. Women are breaking Brazil's 'bate-bola' Carnival mold Loading... RIO ...