The Venice Carnival is set to take its cue from the Olympics this year, with the lagoon city announcing the motto "Olympus - ...

The "Botafogo Samba Clube" samba school parades through the Sambodrome on the first day of the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. In Rio de Janeiro, the world-famous parades in the Sambodrome have begun with ...

Carnival in Italy is a vibrant and lively celebration held in the weeks leading up to Lent, the 40-day period of fasting and reflection before Easter. As its dates are determined by the lunar calendar ...

After a weekslong pre-Lenten bash — complete with elaborate parades that meander through New Orleans, shimmery beads tossed from floats, streets lined with costumed revelers, lavish balls and seafood ...

Madeira is gearing up for Carnival 2026, set to take place from 11 to 22 February. A highlight of the island’s annual events calendar, the celebrations will bring music, colour and energy to Funchal ...