Mardi Gras and Carnival Around the World - International Carnival
New Orleans' Mardi Gras is just one of thousands of Carnival celebrations around the world in February - Carnaval in Rio, Carnivale in Italy, Mardi Gras in Australia and more. Find international Mardi Gras and international carnival celebrations.
When is Mardi Gras 2009? When is carnival 2009? See when Mardi Gras is through 2021, with qall the Mardi gras dates btween now and then. Mardi Gras is called Carnival or Carnevale or even Fat Tuesday - find out when Mardi Gras and Carnival are so you can rock 'em no matter where you are!
Fat Tuesday follows up 40 days of pre-Lent happenings in New Orleans, and Mardi Gras itself is a scene seldom seen in other parts of the US. There's more to Mardi Gras in New Orleans than Bourbon Street but yeah, that's pretty cool.
Check out the history of Carnaval in South America, what's up with the samba and Carnaval, and learn how to be in a Rio parade.
Carnival or carnevale is a major winter/spring festival celebrated throughout Europe. Check out some information on European celebrations of carnival.
Carnevale in Italy is a huge winter festival celebrated with parades, masquerade balls, entertainment, music, and parties. Children throw confetti at each other. Mischief and pranks are also common during Carnevale, hence the saying A Carnevale Ogni Scherzo Vale, anything goes at carnival. Read more...
A page just for Carnival celebrations on every continent. Check out the Carnival and Mardi Gras international calendar.
International carnival and Mardi Gras links: Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, Mardi Gras in the Phillipines, Carnaval in San Francisco, Mardi Gras in Greece, Galveston Mardi Gras, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras at Universal Studios, Orlando and Carnivale in Venice.
The 2007 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras takes place from February 2 to March 3, with the glittering Mardi Gras Parade and post-parade party held on March 3. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras traces its origins to 1969 New York and 1978 Sydney.
From Chetan Dave, ABout's Guide to India: "The Goa Carnival has been celebrated since the 18th century as a precursor to the abstinence of Lent. There are 3 days of parades, celebrations, and cultural functions starting with the night parade of 'Fat Saturday'." Check out some great Goa Carnival photos.
