Tag: 2010 Carnival

By Martin Kocandrle, Contributing Reporter As the countdown to Carnival begins the hype and anticipation in the streets is palpable. This year the 'main event' officially takes place between Saturday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 16th, and with so...

By Bruno De Nicola, Senior Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO - As temperatures rise in Rio de Janeiro, Samba School madness heats up. This week, The Rio Times brings to its readers, 2009 Carnival Champion, G.R.E.S. Academicos do Salgueiro. The red and...