“It is with great happiness, celebrating life, celebrating democracy, that I have the honor of handing the keys to the city to King Momo,” said Paes, an avowed carnival lover.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1731980/rio-holds-first-all-out-carnival-since-covid

Maarten Paes, who finished with three saves against the Whitecaps, and Dallas have not allowed more than one goal in the last 16 home matches.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/mls/mls-soccer-roundup-may-17-1.6847357?cmp=rss

Mayor Eduardo Paes declared the party open Friday, symbolically handing the key to the city to "King Momo," the jovial "monarch" who "rules" Rio for the four-day free-for-all.

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/rio-holds-first-allout-carnival-since-covid.1014735

Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes handed the key of the city to King Momo, marking the official launch of Carnival 2023 in full force.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.in/worlds-largest-rio-de-janeiro-carnival-returns-full-force-856794