Time to party! World’s most spectacular carnivals you cannot afford to miss
These vibrant and cacophonous street parties will get off the cobwebs of gloom inside and get you dancing.
This summer, celebrate the world's biggest carnivals with a party at one of the most vibrant and colourful events in the world. These events are a mix of cultures and traditions. So let your hair down, with thesesuperbly vibrant and high-spirited carnivals of the world:
The Rio de Janeiro Carnival, Rio
The Rio de Janeiro carnival is one of the most spectacular events in the world. Over two million people gather on the streets of Rio to watch as various floats and performers perform. The event features a variety of music and dance.
Learn how to samba as the city's renowned schools compete in the grand parade of the carnival. In addition to this, there are street parties all night long, as well as lavish balls held in different locations throughout the city.
La Tomatina, Buñol
In Spain, a food fight festival known as the Food Fight Festival takes place in the town of Buol. During this event, thousands of people throw tomatoes at each other in an attempt to create a red and vibrant surface on the streets. After an hour, the streets are covered in tomato paste, and various fire trucks and vehicles wash the area.
Mardi Gras, New Orleans
The holiday known as Mardi Gras is celebrated in New Orleans every year. It's a time for people to indulge in food, drink, and fun before the start of the fasting period known as the period of Lent. The festivities start two weeks before the festival, with lavish floats and extravagant parades taking place in the streets. Some of the traditions that are commonly associated with this event include the wearing of masks and beads.
Quebec Winter Carnival, Quebec
Quebec is known for its winter wonderland. This French-speaking region hosts the largest winter carnival, and it offers plenty of reasons to spend time outside in the cold. Various activities such as canoe races and dog sledding are also carried out in this area. The Bonhomme Carnaval, the event's mascot, is also known to lead various parades. Ice sculptures made by artists from other countries are also featured in the area.
Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, Trinidad and Tobago
The Caribbean's most popular festival is known as the carnival, and it draws thousands of tourists every year. Its various activities, such as street parties and cultural events, make it an annual event.Besides these, there are also various contests that are held in the country, such as the Calypso Monarch. During this time, people can enjoy the music and dance of soca and calypso.
