The opening ceremony of Rio's Carnival, with crowning of the Carnival King, takes place on March 4, 2011.
The first Notting Hill Carnival was held in1966.
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30th of February
carnivore, carnivorous,carnival carni- means meat
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Carnival occurs the day before Ash Wednesday as a celebration ( like Mardi Gras) before Lent and fasting begin. Carnival translated means "farewell to meat"
The masks were/are worn for Carnival to celebrate just before the start of Lent. This reflects the fasting and religious activities that begin after Carnival.
It is the celebration before Lent. Events like this began in the Middle Ages
It is the celebration before Lent. Events like this began in the Middle Ages
Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Someone interested in finding Carnival cruise specials can begin by checking with their locally owned travel agency or if they choose to an online venue such as Travelocity.
To give the people of Argentina the opportunity to have fun before lent, a serious observation of Easter for Christians, come.