Dust off your most colorful Carnival attire for these celebrations from Rio de Janeiro to New Orleans.
And some celebrations are especially iconic.
Carnival marks the spirited season leading up to Lent, a season of fasting in the Christian religion.
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It’s an outlet for artists to make thought-provoking statements with parade floats as their platform.
Read on for all 10 Carnivals worth traveling for.
Rio’s parades take place in the Sambodromo where the top samba schools compete after spending months preparing.
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Attracting thousands of tourists toVeniceeach year, the event includes a series of historical reenactments and lavish masquerade balls.
Watch as the streets of Venice become a living museum of full period costumes and masked revelers.
Viareggio, Italy
This seaside Italian town is renowned for its politically charged, satirical floats.
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Throughout the month-long Carnival, a multitude of daily parades, dances, and concerts keep visitors thoroughly entertained.
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