The theme of Portugal's most popular carnival this year was the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution. But was it a fitting celebration of freedom?

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. Carnival kicked off Friday afternoon, with Saturday marking the first full ...

Because, as we all know, everything is allowed at Carnival. It's a centuries-old tradition, especially in Catholic countries, that in the days leading up to the start of Lent we can let loose.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. Carnival kicked off Friday afternoon, and today marks the first full day ...