Brazil Carnival May 2026

Which interests you most (Rio, Salvador, Recife, etc.)?

The roots of Brazilian Carnival are a "synthesis of European, Native American, and Afro-Brazilian cultural influences". It originated from the Portuguese Entrudo , a 17th-century tradition characterized by chaotic street games where revelers threw water and flour at one another. Over time, these messy street battles evolved into the organized masquerade balls and parades seen today. Brazil Carnival

If you are planning to attend, keep the following schedule in mind for the main events in Rio de Janeiro: : Gold Series ( Série Ouro ) parades. Which interests you most (Rio, Salvador, Recife, etc