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Rio Carnival Kicks Off with Joy, Inclusivity, and Safety

2/14/2026

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Rio de Janeiro's mayor handed the city key to King Momo, Danilo Vieira, marking the start of Carnival.
Momo will oversee celebrations until Wednesday, emphasizing joy and inclusivity.
Parades will feature themes including sex workers, the late Rita Lee, and Black Amazon communities.
City Hall has deployed about 1,100 agents to improve safety after thefts at street parties.
Vieira said, "Carnival is love, carnival heals," promoting joy across all communities.

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Rio de Janeiro's mayor handed the city key to King Momo, Danilo Vieira, marking the start of Carnival.
Momo will oversee celebrations until Wednesday, emphasizing joy and inclusivity.
Parades will feature themes including sex workers, the late Rita Lee, and Black Amazon communities.
City Hall has deployed about 1,100 agents to improve safety after thefts at street parties.
Vieira said, "Carnival is love, carnival heals," promoting joy across all communities.