Rio Carnival Parade Kicks Off
Rio's famed Carnival, a five-day extravaganza that will climax in spectacular weekend parades of top samba schools, was officially kicked off.
Rio's famed Carnival, a five-day extravaganza that will climax in spectacular weekend parades of top samba schools, was officially kicked off.
As of 10.00pm the Met Police had arrested 93 people for several different offences including sexual assault, assaults on police, carrying of offensive weapons and 30 for suspected drug crimes.
A police spokesman said 6,000 officers were present on Sunday, with a 1,000 more on duty on Monday, the festival's main day.
Annual Venice Carnival Attracts Hordes of Foreign and Italian Tourists
To watch the traditional flight of the angel, a highlight of the annual Venice Carnival, some 70,000 revellers, many wearing elaborate costumes and masks, thronged Venice's St Mark's Square.
To watch the traditional flight of the angel, a highlight of the annual Venice Carnival, some 70,000 revellers, many wearing elaborate costumes and masks, thronged Venice's St Mark's Square.
First Gay Carnival To Be Hosted In Kolkata on Dec 9th
On Dec 9th Kolkata will host its first gay carnival at the Rabindra Sadan ground.
On Dec 9th Kolkata will host its first gay carnival at the Rabindra Sadan ground.
Rio To Distribute 3 Million Free Condoms During Carnival
The government of Rio de Janeiro state will distribute more than three million condoms free of charge during Brazil's five-day carnival that begins Friday.
The government of Rio de Janeiro state will distribute more than three million condoms free of charge during Brazil's five-day carnival that begins Friday.
