A lively mix of samba and Caribbean influences
Copenhagen Carnival (Denmark)
A massive party with music, fireworks, and parades.
Mazatlán Carnival (Mexico)
This carnival is Known for its elegant masks and historical atmosphere
Venice Carnival (Italy)
The longest carnival in the world, lasting 40+ days.
Montevideo Carnival (Uruguay)
Features giant satirical floats and political caricatures.
Viareggio Carnival (Italy)
This is the biggest and most famous in the world!
Rio de Janeiro Carnival (Brazil)
One of the wildest and most LGBTQ+ friendly carnivals in Europe.
Sitges Carnival (Spain)
One of the most vibrant, with soca and calypso music.
Trinidad and Tobago Carnival
Scandinavia’s largest carnival with a massive street parade.
Aalborg Carnival (Denmark)
The biggest in Spain, second only to Rio in size.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival (Spain)
Known for its satirical songs and performances.
Cadiz Carnival (Spain)
The biggest carnival in Switzerland, with masked parades.
Basel Fasnacht (Switzerland)
Famous for its flower battles and artistic floats.
Nice Carnival (France)
The Basque Country’s most famous carnival, known for its wild street parties, disguises, and non-stop celebrations from Thursday to Tuesday.
Tolosa, Spain
A Caribbean-inspired carnival in London.
Notting Hill Carnival (UK)
A mix of African, Indigenous, and Spanish traditions.
Barranquilla Carnival (Colombia)
A wild, colorful festival with costumes and street parties
Cologne Carnival (Germany)
A unique carnival with ice sculptures and a snowman mascot.
Quebec Winter Carnival (Canada)
This carnival has Street parades, beads, and wild celebrations!
Mardi Gras, New Orleans (USA)
A UNESCO-listed festival blending indigenous and Catholic traditions.
Oruro Carnival (Bolivia)
A Portuguese-influenced celebration in India.
Goa Carnival (India)