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flag Rio de Janeiro’s 2026 Carnival began on February 13 with King Momo’s coronation, launching five days of parades and street parties amid heightened security.

flag Rio de Janeiro’s 2026 Carnival began on February 13 as Mayor Eduardo Paes handed the symbolic key to the city to King Momo, 30-year-old local Danilo Vieira, marking the start of his five-day reign. flag The annual ceremony, now mandated by a 2024 decree, kicks off a week of street parties and samba school parades featuring elaborate floats and costumes, with themes honoring sex workers, late singer Rita Lee, and Black communities in the Amazon. flag Organizers expect around 6 million participants, including locals and tourists, to attend events across neighborhoods like Santa Teresa and the Sambodrome. flag Concerns over rising thefts by youth groups have prompted Rio City Hall to deploy about 1,100 agents in a special security operation, including teams focused on violence against women. flag Officials and King Momo emphasized Carnival’s role in promoting joy, inclusivity, and unity. flag Similar celebrations are underway nationwide, including in Olinda and the Amazon region.

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