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It's called Mardi Gras. The festival season actually starts on January 6th and continues until Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday) which will be Feb 21st in 2012. Most of the big public activities will take place the last Saturday-Tuesday of each season.
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When is Carnival held?
Traditionally, Carnival is held in areas where there is a large Catholic population. It is celebrated right before Lent. Brazil has a huge Carnival celebration in Rio de Janeiro. Other countries that have Carnival celebrations include Colombia, Panama, and the United States has Mardis Gras in New Orleans.
What are the religious links of the carnival?
I guess you are thinking the "Carnival" to mean Mardi Gras in New Orleans? If that is the case Mardi Gras or (Fat Tuesday) is the Tuesday before Lent starts. During Lent, you are to fast and/or give up something until Holy Thursday when Lent ends.
What takes place four days before Lent in Chile?
Nothing. Carnival takes place some days before lent, but carnival is not celebrated in Chile.
What celebration comes before lent in Brazil?
Carnival is the Brazilian equivalent of Mardi Gras.
How are the Brazilian holidays Ash Wednesday Lent and Carnival related?
Carnival occurs the day before Ash Wednesday as a celebration ( like Mardi Gras) before Lent and fasting begin. Carnival translated means "farewell to meat"
What holiday is the last day of the carnival before the lent?
Mardi Gras
In France what holiday is the last day of carnival before Lent?
Mardi Gras
Which famous carnival is in Brazil?
Essentially all of Brazil is in Carnival from Lent until Easter every year. A few cities have spectacular events. Maybe the most famous is Rio Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
What is Panama's most favorite holiday?
Carnival is probably Panama's most favorite holiday.
How long does the Carnival Venice run for?
it occurs in January 6 and ends on the day before lent
Why did the rio carnival begin?
It is the celebration before Lent. Events like this began in the Middle Ages
Why did rio carnival begin?
It is the celebration before Lent. Events like this began in the Middle Ages
