Drum queen Lorena Raissa from Beija-Flor samba school performs during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, early Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It’s that time of year in Rio de Janeiro: Carnival!
Carnival in the Brazilian city has two sides: the street parties, known as blocos, and the parades at the legendary Sambadrome.