Venezuela’s carnival is inherently linked to Afro-Venezuelan culture as well as music and culture shared by their neighbors, Trinidadian immigrants who came ...

portrays artifacts and activities of the slave trade, colonialism, and the economy, the attainment of independence and statute of important figures as well as ...

It is one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations in the Caribbean and North America. Kanaval is marked with floats, giant puppeteer like costumes, food, Kompa ...

An internationally known festival. One of the oldest celebrated in Italy. As well as a great influencer to many of the carnivals featured on this site. The ...

The most popular festival in Cape Verde is Carnival and the Island of Sao Vincente takes home the honor for most attendees of the Cape Verdean islands. ...

This event has come to be known as one of the most popular carnivals in the world. Deemed a “festival of International Tourist Interest,” the Santa Cruz de ...

Much of the action that occurs during Uruguay’s Carnival takes place in the capital, Montevideo. This hidden carnival treasure is local fare so it is not ...

Similar in style to Brazilian carnival, Angola offers a stellar carnival parade full of floats, dance, music, and celebration. The history of Angolan ...

Carnival fever is alive and contagious in French Guiana. Kourou Carnival stems from Creole tradtion and celebrates the cultural and ethnic diversity of French ...