Tag: costumes

309 people shine in sun costumes at Niagara Falls on eclipse day

April 9 (UPI) — The City of Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada, celebrated the solar eclipse by gathering 309 people to wear sun costumes and break a Guinness World Record. The city said on social media that 309 people in sun costumes came together on a Niagara City Cruise boat hours before Monday’s eclipse and […]

Ukraine celebrates Purim with costumes and dancing, as war drags on

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Dozens of people gathered in a synagogue in Kyiv this weekend to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim, more than two years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Following Purim tradition, adults and children wore flashy and colorful costumes that stood out amid the grim reality of war waiting outside the synagogue. […]

Dogs Don Costumes for Rio de Janeiro Carnival

As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival festivities commenced, a colorful spectacle unfolded on the streets. Dogs emerged in imaginative costumes, joining their owners in a lively celebration. Dubbed the Blocão, this canine-themed carnival in Brazil drew a crowd of over 200 participants. Carnival in Brazil begins with a dog costume parade Rio de Janeiro Carnival began […]

Dogs in costumes parade in Rio de Janeiro as pet lovers kick off Carnival

As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked off on Saturday, dozens of dogs dressed as mermaids, superheroes, butterflies and clowns paraded alongside their owners in one of the city’s most beloved canine street parties. The Blocao – a play on words that joins “bloco”, which refers to Carnival street parties, and “cao”, or “dog” in […]