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.
The first Notting Hill Carnival was held in1966.
A famous carnival is held each year in Rio de Janeiro, this is the biggest and most famous carnival/party in not only Brazil, but almost the whole world!
Salvador, Brazil
the largest winter carnival in Canada is held in Quebec City in February
The Cowley Road Carnival is on Sunday 7th July 2013. It will be held on Cowley Road and there will be a lot of performing. The theme of the carnival is Wheels of Change.
Carnival. Held in Riod de jeniro
The carnival of Venice is held to remember the days when wearing a mask was part of everyday life. The masks are alsso very nice and are showed off to others in the carnival.
Kiddies Carnival is where children get to display their costumes. They range in ages from toddlers to teens. It is held on the Saturday before Carnival begins. This all takes place in Trinidad and Tobago.
Jersey Island is particularly famous for the Battle of Flowers carnival. The Battle of Flowers has been held since 1902. The carnival is held on the second Thursday of August each year.
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The Carnival of Venice starts 58 days before Easter and ends on Pancak Tuesday the day before Ash Wednesday.