Carnivals

  Denmark, Aalborg
  May 25, 2024 · 

Aalborg Carnival is the largest carnival in Scandinavia. It occurs every spring and is said to be one of the top ten best carnivals in the world!

  Belgium, Aalst
  February 11, 2024 · February 13, 2024

Aalst Carnival is an annual 3-day pre-Lenten carnival celebration that occurs in Aalst, Belgium. It is a lively and satirical celebration that is over 600 years old and recognised by UNESCO for its Intangible Significance.

  Spain, Aguilas
  February 3, 2024 · February 13, 2024

Aguilas Carnival is known as one of the top carnival celebrations in Spain. Situated in the Spanish Mediterranean this winter carnival is famous for fun. Here is everything you need to know about celebrating carnival in Aguilas!

  Anguilla, The Valley
  July 28, 2024 · August 5, 2024

Anguilla Summer Festival is the most anticipated event of the year! A ten day Caribbean Carnival with boat races, costumes, parades, parties and live music. Here is everything you need to know about attending the Anguilla Summer Festival!

  France, Annecy
  March 3, 2023 · March 5, 2023

If you had to choose a city as a model, Venice is probably your best option. Annecy is known as the Alpine Venice and not just for its Carnival, it has many things in common with Venice.

  Aruba, Oranjestad
  February 1, 2024 · February 14, 2024

Carnival in Aruba is the most anticipated event of the year! It is a whole month of celebrating with parades, parties and live music. You haven’t lived until you have experienced the Aruba Carnival spirit!

  Japan, Tokyo
  August 1, 2023 · August 31, 2023

Asakusa Samba Carnival Tokyo is a Brazilian Carnival celebration with Samba parades in the middle of Japan.

  United States, Atlanta
  May 25, 2024 · 

Atlanta Carnival is a Caribbean Carnival celebration in the United States! It is just as colorful, chaotic and fun as any other carnival you would find in the Caribbean! Here is everything you need to know about attending carnival in Atlanta!

  United States, Atlanta
  May 27, 2023 · 

The Atlanta Dekalb Carnival is all about embracing and celebrating Caribbean culture in the United States. Parades, parties, food, music and dance for everyone to enjoy!

  Bahamas, Nassau
  May 18, 2024 · May 23, 2024

Bahamas Carnival is a wild, vibrant and colourful celebration that embraces local Bahamian culture and heritage.

  United States, Baltimore
  July 1, 2024 · July 31, 2024

Baltimore Washington One Carnival is all about retaining and promoting Caribbean Carnival to the community through colorful parades, funky music, great food and lots of fun! Here is Everything you need to know about attending this carnival!

  Colombia, Barranquilla
  February 10, 2024 · February 13, 2024

Barranquilla Carnival is one of Colombia’s most important folkloric celebrations, and is a fusion of cultures, music, dance and tradition.

  Switzerland, Basel
  February 19, 2024 · February 21, 2024

Basel Fasnacht is the biggest carnival celebration in Switzerland which occurs during Lent. For 3 wonderful days every year the town descends into colour and chaos.

  Cayman Island, George Town
  May 1, 2024 · May 31, 2024

Batabano is the Cayman Islands annual Caribbean Carnival! It is a wild, vibrant and colourful celebration that embraces Cayman Island culture and heritage. Here is everything you need to know about attending carnival in the Cayman Islands.

  Bermuda, Hamilton
  June 13, 2024 · June 17, 2024

Bermuda Heroes Weekend is an incredible carnival that is held every year at the start of summer in Bermuda! It is a fun, vibrant and colorful celebration that embraces local culture and heritage.

  Belgium, Binche
  February 11, 2024 · February 13, 2024

Binche Carnival takes place for three days before the start of Lent and has been recognised by UNESCO for its cultural significance.

  United Kingdom, Birmingham
  May 25, 2024 · May 26, 2024

Birmingham Pride is a carnival celebration that celebrates love. It is a LGBTQ+ celebration that attracts around 75,000 people who come out to celebrate. Here is everything you need to know about attending Birmingham Pride.

  United Kingdom, Bishop's Stortford
  June 1, 2024 · June 30, 2024

Bishop’s Stortford Carnival is an annual carnival that is all about uniting the community. It is a day of fun, joy and community spirit.

  Colombia, Pasto
  January 2, 2024 · January 7, 2024

At the start of every year in Pasto, Colombia, something special happens. The whole city unites to celebrate the Black and White Carnival.

  Germany, Black Forest
  February 15, 2023 · February 21, 2023

The Black Forest Carnival or the Swabian-Alemannic Carnival celebrations in Germany are authentic ancient traditions full of wooden masks, witch parades and more.

  Cayman Island, Cayman Brac
  May 9, 2024 · May 13, 2024

Braccanal Carnival is one of the incredible carnival celebrations that occur in the Cayman Islands! It is a fun, vibrant and colorful celebration that embraces local culture and heritage. Here is everything you need to know about carnival in the Cayman Islands.

  United Kingdom, Bridgwater
  November 4, 2023 · 

Bridgwater Carnival is one of the most unique carnivals in the UK! It is an illuminated carnival that will absolutely blow you away!

  Spain, Cadiz
  February 8, 2024 · February 18, 2024

Every year the gorgeous city of Cadiz in Spain hosts one of the funniest and most entertaining carnivals in the world! Cadiz Carnival is one of the most extravagant parties you will ever attend. This article is filled with tips, advice and valuable information to help you have the best possible carnival experience!

  Nigeria, Calabar
  December 1, 2023 · December 31, 2023

Calabar Carnival is known as the pride of Nigeria. For the entire month of December the city of Calabar puts on numerous carnival events.

  South Africa, Cape Town
  March 1, 2024 · March 31, 2024

The Cape Town Carnival is one of the treasures of Africa, a melting pot of cultures that has an amazing parade, epic floats and music that will leave its mark on you forever.

  Canada, Montreal
  July 1, 2024 · July 31, 2024

Carifiesta Montreal is an annual summer celebration in Montreal. It is all about embracing and celebrating Caribbean culture.

  United States, San Francisco
  May 25, 2024 · May 26, 2024

Carnaval San Francisco which takes place in the Mission District of San Francisco attracts 400,000 people every year and is the most diverse carnival celebration on the west coast.

  Germany, Berlin
  May 26, 2023 · May 29, 2023

Carnival of Cultures in Berlin is a parade and carnival celebration that is all about breaking down barriers and bringing people together.

  Grenada, Carriacou
  February 12, 2024 · February 13, 2024

This Caribbean Carnival has a unique twist that you won’t find at any other Caribbean Carnival in the world – a Shakespeare Mas!

  Cayman Island, Grand Cayman
  June 26, 2024 · July 1, 2024

CayMAS Carnival is one of the incredible carnival celebrations in the Cayman Islands! It is a fun, vibrant and colorful celebration that embraces local culture and heritage.

  United States, Charleston
  June 1, 2024 · June 30, 2024

Charleston Carifest is all about embracing and celebrating the awesome island cultures and heritage in Charleston South Carolina.

  Germany, Cologne
  February 8, 2024 · February 14, 2024

Cologne Carnival is one of Europe’s biggest, best & oldest carnivals. Every year millions dress up & spend six crazy days celebrating carnival in Cologne.

  Denmark, Copenhagen
  May 17, 2024 · May 19, 2024

Copenhagen Carnival moves Brazil to Copenhagen for biggest party of the year! Here is everything you need to know about celebrating carnival in Copenhagen.

  Mexico, Cozumel
  February 7, 2024 · February 13, 2024

The Carnival of Cozumel is considered the best Carnival in the Mexican Caribbean and is one of the oldest in the country. It is divided in two parts: Pre-Carnival and Carnival. This Carnival has over 140 years of history and lasts approximately a month.

  Barbados, Bridgetown
  July 31, 2024 · August 7, 2024

Crop Over in Barbados is the most anticipated event of the year! It is a whole month of celebrating with parades, parties and live music. You haven’t lived until you have experienced the carnival spirit that is felt in Barbados during Crop Over!

  Venezuela, San Francisco de Yare
  June 8, 2023 · 

Dancing Devils of Yare is one of the most popular Venezuelan religious festivals – It’s celebrated in San Francisco de Yare.

  Venezuela, El Callao
  February 20, 2023 · February 26, 2023

El Callao Carnival is the largest carnival in Venezuela. It has also been recognised by UNESCO for possessing intangible heritage.

  Paraguay, Encarnacion
  January 27, 2024 · February 24, 2024

Move over Rio! There is another carnival in town! Paraguayans have their own glitzy and colorful carnival celebrations that are said by some to be more fun than Rio! Here is our travel guide to Encarnacion Carnival full of useful information!

  Belgium, Eupen
  February 16, 2023 · February 21, 2023

Eupen Carnival in Belgium has been celebrated since the 17th Century. Every year thousands of people come together to enjoy life, dance, feast and have fun before the start of Lent

  Italy, Foiano della Chiana
  February 6, 2023 · March 5, 2023

Foiano della Chiana Carnival takes place in a tiny rural community in Italy but is one of the country’s most famous and oldest carnivals.

  Brazil, Fortaleza
  February 17, 2023 · February 22, 2023

The Fortaleza Carnival is considered one of the best carnival celebrations to take place in the northeast of Brazil.

  Bulgaria, Gabrovo
   · 

Gabrovo Carnival is the place to go if you need a good laugh! The carnival is all about comedy and satire.

  India, Goa
  February 18, 2023 · February 21, 2023

Goa Carnival is one of the few carnivals in Asia and the only carnival celebration in India. It is a colorful and vibrant celebration before the onset of lent. Here is everything you need to know about celebrating carnival in Goa!

  Guadeloupe, Basse Terre
  January 6, 2024 · February 13, 2024

The Guadeloupe Carnival is a two-month carnival celebration that occurs before Lent. It is a colorful spectacle full of parades, costumes and tradition.

  Argentina, Gualeguaychú
  January 6, 2024 · February 24, 2024

Gualeguaychú Carnival is the world’s longest carnival that is celebrated for two whole months!

  Guyana, Georgetown
  May 1, 2024 · May 31, 2024

Guyana Carnival is an annual carnival in Georgetown, Guyana! It is a wild, vibrant and colorful celebration that embraces local culture and heritage.

  Haiti, Port-au-Prince
  February 16, 2023 · February 21, 2023

Haiti's carnival is the largest cultural event in this Caribbean country, with three days full of joy, dances, parades, comparsas and very striking costumes.

  Zimbabwe, Harare
  May 1, 2023 · May 31, 2023

The Harare International Carnival in Zimbabwe is a carnival that breathes multiculturalism.

  Cuba, Havana
  July 1, 2024 · August 31, 2024

Among the most unique festivities, the Havana Carnival is one of the most important on the island of Cuba.

  United States, Los Angeles
  June 20, 2024 · June 23, 2024

Hollywood Carnival is a Caribbean - American carnival celebration that is colorful, chaotic and filled with revelry.

  United States, Houston
  July 4, 2024 · July 6, 2024

Houston Caribbean Festival celebrates Caribbean culture. Enjoy live music performances, DJs, costumes, a mas parade and more

  United Kingdom, Isle of Wight
  June 29, 2024 · June 30, 2024

Isle of Wight Mardi Gras has something different and attracting that you only can experience it visiting this magical Island.

  Italy, Ivrea
  February 18, 2023 · February 21, 2023

Ivrea Carnival is held every year before Lent in Northern Italy. It is famous for its 3-day Battle of the Oranges which commemorates a Middle-Ages event.

  Jamaica, Kingston
  April 3, 2024 · April 9, 2024

Jamaica Carnival is the place to go if you want to have the time of your life! It is a high energy, vibrant and colorful celebration. Filled with reggae, calypso and soca music. Here is everything you need to know about attending carnival in Jamaica.

  Bahamas, Nassau
  December 26, 2023 · January 1, 2024

Junkanoo Carnival is held every Boxing Day & New Year’s Day. Junkanoo is the heart and soul of Bahamian culture & the most anticipated event of the year! Here is everything you need to know about Junkanoo!

  Sri Lanka, Kandy
  July 23, 2023 · August 2, 2023

Kandy Esala Perahera is a Buddhist procession and Festival featuring thousands of dancers, musicians, elephants and performers to honor the Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha.

  India, Kochi
  December 25, 2022 · January 1, 2023

The Kochi (Cochin) Carnival is a ten-day carnival which culminates on New Years that is full of colourful costumes, parties, parades and elephants.

  Slovenia, Ptuj
  February 3, 2024 · February 13, 2024

Kurentovanje or the Kurent Festival has been described as one of Europe’s top ten festivities and dates back to Pagan tribes. 150,000 visitors, 10,000 participants, 4,500 masks and over 150 events!! Here is everything you need to know about celebrating at Kurentovanje!

  Honduras, La Ceiba
  May 11, 2024 · May 24, 2024

La Ceiba Carnival is the biggest party in Central America! Over half a million people come to Honduras to celebrate carnival!

  United States, Lafayette
  February 10, 2024 · February 13, 2024

Lafayette Mardi Gras is the biggest and best party in the United States. It is full of parades, parties and centuries of tradition. Here is everything you need to know about celebrating Mardi Gras in Lafayette!

  Spain, Las Palmas
  January 27, 2024 · February 25, 2024

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival is one of the most vibrant parties in Europe. Everyone is welcome to join!

  Panama, Las Tablas
  February 17, 2023 · February 22, 2023

Most people may think of Brazil when they hear the word carnival. But you may not know one of the biggest and most colorful celebrations takes place in Las Tablas, Panama! Which has over 200,000 people come and celebrate one of the world’s best carnivals.

  United Kingdom, Leicester
  August 1, 2024 · August 31, 2024

Leicester Caribbean Carnival is a vibrant display of Caribbean culture and heritage which takes place in Leicester!

  France, Limoux
  January 7, 2024 · March 17, 2024

Limoux Carnival is a traditional folkloric carnival that is over 400 years old. It runs from January until April making it one of the longest carnivals in France!

  United Kingdom, Liverpool
  July 1, 2024 · July 31, 2024

Liverpool comes alive with the sound of samba this summer when one of the city’s cultural highlights the Liverpool Brazilica Festival returns this July!

  United Kingdom, Luton
  May 1, 2024 · May 31, 2024

Luton International Carnival is an annual carnival celebration in Luton. It is the biggest one day carnival celebration! It is the UK’s second biggest carnival after Notting Hill.

  Malta, Valletta
  February 9, 2024 · February 13, 2024

Here is everything you need to know about Il-Karnival Ta’ Malta 2022. This carnival has been celebrated for over six centuries and is one of the most beloved and anticipated events of the year.

  Martinique, Fort-de-France
  February 11, 2024 · February 14, 2024

The Martinique Carnival is one of the most popular festivals in the Caribbean, which makes this island receive a large number of visitors during the month of February who want to experience this magical celebration.

  Guyana, Georgetown
  February 23, 2023 · February 24, 2023

Mashramani or Mash for short is the name given to Guyana's carnival, which not only celebrates this date but also commemorates the day the South American country became a Republic.

  Czech Republic, Hlinecko
  

Masopust in the Hlinekco Region are authentic Czech Shrovetide processions that are so unique that have been recognised by UNESCO.

  Czech Republic, Prague
  

Colorful parades, performances and exhibitions of artistic skills with lots of people gathered to celebrate one of the best carnivals worldwide.

  Mexico, Mazatlan
  

Mazatlán Carnival is said to be the third biggest carnival in the world with over a million people celebrating in the city for the six days before Lent. Here is everything you need to know to celebrate carnival in Mazatlán

  United States, Miami
  October 7, 2024 · October 10, 2024

Carnival lovers and Mas Players get excited because Caribbean Carnival is back! Get excited for the Miami Carnival, one of the only carnivals in the entire world to take place this year!

  China, Cangyuan
  May 1, 2023 · May 3, 2023

The Monihei Carnival in China is an incredible celebration that honors the creation myths of the Wa People, whose culture has been around for over 3000 years.

  Uruguay, Montevideo
  January 19, 2023 · February 28, 2023

The best guide for your trip to Montevideo Carnival 2022. All the info about this beautiful carnival in Uruguay.

  Kenya, Nairobi
  

Nairobi Mardi Gras Carnival promotes African Heritage, Promotes the Afro music, Food and dance over the Mashujaa weekend.

  United States, New Orleans
  January 6, 2024 · February 13, 2024

New Orleans Mardi Gras is the biggest and best party in the United States. It is full of parades, parties and 600 years of carnival tradition that date back to Medieval Europe and followed France to her colonies in the USA. Here is everything you need to know about attending Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

  France, Nice
  

Nice Carnival is one of the biggest, best and oldest carnivals in the world. For 12 days millions of people celebrate carnival in the French Riviera. Here is everything you need to know about attending canival in Nice!

  United States, New Orleans
  

NOLA Caribbean Carnival is all about celebrating and embracing Caribbean culture in New Orleans. Parades, parties, food, dance, music and fun for the whole family.

  United Kingdom, Northampton
  

Northampton Carnival is a fun filled carnival celebration for the whole family! It is an incredible day where you can watch the amazing parade or watch some free concerts, go on some rides, eat delicious food from around the world and have fun with the community.

  United Kingdom, London
  August 24, 2024 · August 26, 2024

Notting Hill Carnival is one of the most exciting & colorful events worldwide. For 2-days millions overtake west London for Europe’s biggest street party.

  United Kingdom, Nuneaton
  

Nuneaton Carnival brings the whole community together for a fun day out that also raises money for much needed causes!

  United States, Orlando
  

Orlando Carnival is a Caribbean - American carnival celebration that is colorful, chaotic and filled with revelry.

  Bolivia, Oruro
  

Oruro Carnival is Bolivia’s top tourist attraction. It is an incredible mix between the ancient Andean and Spanish colonial traditions and religions. Here is everything you need to know about attending carnival in Oruro, Bolivia.

  Brazil, Ouro Preto
  

Ouro Preto is one of Brazil's most unique carnivals because everything is organized by its student population. Here is everything you need to know to attend carnival in Ouro Preto.

  Portugal, Ovar
  

The city of Ovar hosts every year one of the most important Carnival celebrations of the country, where the most important event for the folklore of Portugal takes place every year.

  France, Paris
  

The Paris Tropical Carnival is the highlight of the Parisian Summer when Caribbean culture takes over the city of Paris.

  Greece, Patras
  

Patras Carnival is not only the biggest carnival in Greece, it is also one of the biggest and best carnival celebrations in all of Europe. Here is everything you need to know about celebrating carnival in Patras!

  United Kingdom, Preston
  

Preston Caribbean Carnival brings Preston to life with all things Caribbean. It is a great carnival for the whole community to enjoy whilst embracing Caribbean culture and heritage!

  Middle East, Israel
  

Purim is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the Jewish people being saved from persecution over 2000 years ago. It is one of the most joyous Jewish holidays often called the Jewish Mardi Gras. Here is your guide to celebrating Purim in Israel!

  Italy, Putignano
  December 26, 2023 – February 24, 2024

Welcome to Putignano, a Carnival rich with history and one of the most enduring traditions in the world. The floats and festivities in this Italian city are sure to impress you.

   Canada, Quebec
  

Quebec Winter Carnival is the world’s largest winter carnival. Every year a million people attend this carnival which is the largest winter festival in the world! Here is everything you need to know about attending carnival in Quebec!!

  Brazil, Recife
  

Carnival in Recife and Olinda is said by many to be Brazil’s best carnival. It has been called Brazil’s most authentic carnival celebrations. Here is everything you need to know about celebrating carnival in Recife and Olinda.

  Croatia, Rijeka
  

Rijeka Carnival is Croatia’s biggest party! Carnival in Rijeka is known as being the fifth season because it’s a period of happiness and celebrations that lasts from NY till Ash Wednesday! Here is everything you need to know. about carnival in Rijeka.

  Brazil, Rio de Janeiro
  

Carnival is celebrated all around the world but without a doubt Rio de Janeiro is the greatest of them all! This article is filled with lots of useful information, advice, tips and more to help you have the best time ever at Rio Carnival!

  St Kitts and Nevis, Basseterre
  

Buckle up; because this carnival is known as the best small island carnival in the world!

  Brazil, Salvador
  

Salvador Carnival is the largest street party in the world and many say it is the best place in Brazil to celebrate carnival! Here is everything you need to know about attending carnival in Salvador, Brazil!

  Cuba, Santiago de Cuba
  

Carnival of Santiago de Cuba is said to be the soul of the city. It is the event that the locals spend an entire year planning for and looking forward too! It is all about music and dance and is famous for their comparsas!

  Brazil, São Paulo
  

Sao Paulo Carnival is one of Brazil’s best carnival celebrations. It puts on Samba Parades that can easily rival the ones seen at Rio.

  Spain, Sitges
  

Sitges Carnival is known as one of the top ten carnival celebrations in the world. Situated in the Spanish Mediterranean this winter carnival is famous for its debauchery. Here is everything you need to know about celebrating carnival in Sitges!

  Indonesia, Surakarta
  

The Royal city of Solo in Central Java, Indonesia hosts the annual Solo Batik Carnival every year to shine a light on Indonesian culture and heritage.

  United States, Columbia
  

South Carolina Carnival is a carnival celebration that is all about good music, food and culture!

  US Virgin Island, St John
  

St John Festival has been celebrated for 65 years! Is a vibrant display of local culture and heritage which takes place in one of the most beautiful places on earth, the beautiful island of St John!

  St Lucia, Castries
  

St Lucia Carnival is a vibrant display of local culture and heritage which takes place in one of the most beautiful places on earth, the beautiful island of St Lucia!

  St Maarten, Philipsburg
  

St. Maarten Carnival is the place to go if you want to have the time of your life! It is a high energy, vibrant and colorful celebration in a tropical paradise!

  US Virgin Island, St Thomas
  

St. Thomas Carnival is the place to go if you want to have the time of your life! It is a high energy, vibrant and colorful celebration in a tropical paradise!

  United States, Tampa
  

The Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival is the place to go if you want to have the time of your life! It is a high energy, vibrant and colorful celebration that is all about celebrating Caribbean-American cul-ture!

  Spain, Tenerife
  

Tenerife Carnival is second only to Rio de Janeiro! It is famous all over the world for its colorful and vibrant celebrations and parties. Here is everything you need to know about celebrating carnival in Tenerife!

  Tahiti, Papeete
  

The Heiva is known as the Polynesian Celebration of Life. It’s a quintessential celebration of all things French Polynesian.

  Spain, Maspalomas
  

Maspalomas Carnival takes place in a resort town in Spain’s Canary Islands. There is no better place to enjoy carnival with wild parties, great weather and beautiful beaches.

  France, Menton
  

The Menton Lemon Festival is a unique event celebrating citrus fruits! It has grown into one of France's greatest festivals! Here is everything you need to know about attending the Menton Lemon Festival!

  Australia, Sydney
  

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is the biggest pride event in the world that takes place in the beautiful city of Sydney. It is a celebration of love that knows no bounds. Here is everything you need to know about celebrating Mardi Gras in Sydney!

  Spain, Torello
  

Torelló is a tiny Catalonian town that’s population increases tenfold during carnival! This is because they put on one of the most creative and innovative carnivals in all of Spain.

  Canada, Toronto
  

Toronto's Caribbean Carnival is a three-week celebration of Caribbean music, cuisine, costumes, tradition and culture.

  Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain
  

Trinidad and Tobago is the best Caribbean Carnival in the world. Many carnivals across the world have based their celebrations on Trinidad’s Carnival. This is the most in-depth guide on attending Trinidad Carnival!

  Italy, Venice
  February 3, 2024 · February 23, 2024

There is no other place in the world that celebrates carnival like Venice! This article is filled with loads of useful information, tips, advice and valuable insight to help you plan the best Venetian vacation possible!

  Mexico, Veracruz
  

Mexican Carnivals are some of the best in the world and Veracruz Carnival is said to be Mexico’s best carnival! You must travel here to experience first hand one of the best carnivals north of Rio!

  Italy, Verona
  February 8, 2024 · February 13, 2024

We have to go back to the late Middle Ages to find the origins of the Carnival of Verona, whose original name is Bacanal del Gnoco.

  Italy, Viareggio
  February 3, 2024 · February 24, 2024

Viareggio Carnival is one of the world's most renowned carnival celebrations because of their jaw-dropping 30m high papier-mache carnival floats. This article is filled with a lot of useful information, tips, advice and more valuable insight to help you plan the best possible Viareggio Vacation!

  St Vincent and the Grenadines, Kingstown
  

Vincy Mas is the vibrant and colorful Caribbean carnival celebration that takes place on the island nation of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

  Chile, La Tirana
  

The Festival of the Virgin of La Tirana is one of the biggest religious celebrations in Chile, where 250,000 people make their way to the small town of La Tirana, for 10 days of celebrations dedicated to the patron saint of Chile, La Virgen del Carmen.

  United States, New York
  

West Indian Day Parade (Labor Day Parade) is the most colorful event in NYC where around three million people come out to celebrate Caribbean culture.

  United Kingdom, Whitley Bay
  

Whitley Bay Carnival is fun for the entire family to enjoy. Filled with lots of live music, entertainment, food and drink vendors and of course a colourful parade.

  United Kingdom, Woodley
  

Woodley Community Carnival is an annual carnival that is all about uniting the community. It is a day of fun, joy and community spirit

  Netherlands, Rotterdam
  

Zomercarnaval is one of Europe’s biggest street parties and the streets of Rotterdam are transformed into a tropical paradise every summer.