Skip to content
Friday, October 31, 2025

Boise Chronicle

Boise Breaking News & Events

The location could not be found.
  • News
  • Sports
  • Weather
  • Life
  • Money
  • Tech
  • Travel

Tag: Carnival (Pre-Lenten)

World

Why These Oscars Mean So Much to Brazil

February 28, 2025March 2, 2025JACK NICASComments Off on Why These Oscars Mean So Much to Brazil

The best picture and best actress nominations for “I’m Still Here” have inspired national pride in a country whose culture has long been overlooked.

World

Brazil’s Carnival Only Starts When 12-Foot John Travolta Arrives

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024Jack Nicas and Dado GaldieriComments Off on Brazil’s Carnival Only Starts When 12-Foot John Travolta Arrives

The Brazilian city of Olinda has become famous for its giant puppets during Carnival, including one made just after “Saturday Night Fever.”

World

Restoring Glory of Angola’s Carnival, With a Puny Budget but Much Passion

March 12, 2023John Eligon and Gulshan KhanComments Off on Restoring Glory of Angola’s Carnival, With a Puny Budget but Much Passion

A singer and son of a music legend is trying to once again make the Carnival celebration a highlight of the year — and to make it a year-round force for positive change in Angola.

World

In Glitter and Leotards, They Took a Stand: Brazil’s Carnival Must Go On

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022JACK NICASComments Off on In Glitter and Leotards, They Took a Stand: Brazil’s Carnival Must Go On

After Brazil’s biggest party was effectively canceled for the second straight year, a group of artists rallied to play on despite police orders.

World

Rio Cancels Carnival Street Parties but Keeps Parade

January 5, 2022Flávia Milhorance and Derrick Bryson TaylorComments Off on Rio Cancels Carnival Street Parties but Keeps Parade

As the Omicron variant sweeps the globe, the parties in Rio de Janeiro, which ordinarily draw millions of revelers, have been called off for a second year.

World

Rio Carnival’s Street Parties Are Canceled, Mayor Says

January 5, 2022January 5, 2022DERRICK BRYSON TAYLORComments Off on Rio Carnival’s Street Parties Are Canceled, Mayor Says

As the Omicron variant sweeps the globe, the parties in Rio de Janeiro, which ordinarily draw millions of revelers, have been called off for a second year.

World

Don Letts, Mad Professor Team With Times on Carnival Story

February 19, 2021Adam SternberghComments Off on Don Letts, Mad Professor Team With Times on Carnival Story

The pandemic has dampened the celebrations worldwide. But a Times special project, which includes an interactive music mixing feature, lets readers get into a party mood.

World

How a Trinidadian Communist Invented London’s ‘Notting Hill Carnival’

February 18, 2021February 19, 2021Charlie Brinkhurst-CuffComments Off on How a Trinidadian Communist Invented London’s ‘Notting Hill Carnival’

The Notting Hill Carnival was canceled last year. But it likely wouldn’t exist at all without the efforts of Claudia Jones.

World

The Fun Police: Law Enforcement Comes to Carnival

February 18, 2021February 19, 2021Mychal Denzel SmithComments Off on The Fun Police: Law Enforcement Comes to Carnival

Events like J’Ouvert in New York and Carnival in London have seen violent incidents. But the way they are policed says a lot about what happens when Black people gather.

World

Rio’s Carnival Canceled, Venue Turned Into Vaccination Center

February 16, 2021February 18, 2021ERNESTO LONDOÑOComments Off on Rio’s Carnival Canceled, Venue Turned Into Vaccination Center

Brazil’s most famous Carnival has endured years of war, hyperinflation and despotism. But with a pandemic raging, the party is canceled.

Posts pagination

1 2 Next

Headlines

Tanzania Racked by Deadly Protests After Election

October 31, 2025Lynsey Chutel

In One Jamaican Town, Hurricane Melissa Left Behind Floodwaters and Dead Livestock

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025Frances Robles and Erin Schaff

Will the Unmaking of Prince Andrew Be the Making of King Charles?

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025MARK LANDLER

Selma van de Perre, Dutch Jew Who Resisted Nazis, Dies at 103

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025SAM ROBERTS

U.N. Says Strikes on Boats Trump Claims Are Smuggling Drugs Are Illegal

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025NICK CUMMING-BRUCE

What’s Next for Andrew After He Loses ‘Prince’ Title?

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025STEPHEN CASTLE

Low Prices Aren’t Stopping Exxon and Chevron From Pumping More Oil

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025Rebecca F. Elliott

Xi Delivers Veiled Warning to Nations Not to Take the U.S.’s Side

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025David Pierson and Berry Wang

How Saudi Arabia and Qatar Benefited From Rule Changes to Reach the World Cup

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025TARIQ PANJA

Some of Trump’s Favorite Things on Asia Trip: A Crown and ‘Vicious’ Weapons

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025Katie Rogers and Erica L. Green
  • News
  • Sports
  • Weather
  • Life
  • Money
  • Tech
  • Travel
  • Tampa Herald
  • Reno Chronicle
  • New Orleans Courier
  • Flint Chronicle
  • St. Louis Herald
  • Boise Chronicle
  • Anchorage Herald
  • Madison Chronicle
  • Chula Vista Chronicle
  • Newark Chronicle
  • Stockton Chronicle
  • Pittsburg Herald
  • Toledo Herald
2020 editorial | Editorial by MysteryThemes.