Rio’s carnival goes to the dogs as human festivities scrapped

Cleo, dressed in a Snow White costume during the annual dog Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro (AP)

Rio de Janeiro’s carnival festivities may have been cancelled – but the city’s dogs were still able to hold their own annual parade.

Pet lovers from around the city gathered on Saturday for an annual event that draws dozens of humans with their furry, four-legged companions to compete for best costume.