Events

The Castelnuovo Carnival Association celebrates 2026 with the 21st Grand Parade of groups and floats. Castelnuovo del Garda is located on the southern shore of Lake Garda in the province of Verona. The official mask representing the area is Duke Gian Galeazzo Visconti and Duchess Caterina, Lords of Milan, who built the current Visconti Tower… Continue reading Castelnuovo Grand Parade

Carnaval San Francisco will be held on Memorial Day weekend May 23 and 24, 2026. It features a two-day festival of dance, concerts, food and entertainment and the Grand Parade on Sunday, May 24. The parade features approximately 70 groups from many different cultures including Brazil, Trinidad, and Central and South America. There many bands… Continue reading San Francisco carnaval

Prepare for a dazzling celebration as Ivanić-Grad, pride of Central Croatia, transforms into a vibrant carnival stage. The streets will pulse with rhythm, color, and life as the International Frog (Žabarski) Carnival leaps into action—an event proudly organized by the City, the Frog Association, and the local Tourist Board. This is the pioneering continental carnival in Croatia—where upwards of 30 to… Continue reading Frog (Žabarski) Carnival, Ivanić-Grad

Since the early 1960s, Vrnjačka Banja has carried the spirit of carnival tradition. Revived in 2005 by the Tourist Sports Center, the International Vrnjačka Banja Carnival has grown into one of the region’s most vibrant cultural events. Featuring parades, concerts, children’s programs, and international carnival groups, it attracts thousands of participants and visitors each year.… Continue reading Vrnjačka Banja Carnival

The Pag Carnival is one of the most cherished traditions of the island’s community — a time for gathering, celebration, and preserving the cultural heritage that "Pažani" proudly uphold. Its history stretches back for centuries, even being mentioned in the Statute of Pag Municipality from 1433. Today, the town celebrates both a Winter Carnival (held… Continue reading Pag summer carnival

In the heart of North Macedonia’s renowned wine region, Kavadarci bursts into festive life every early September during the Tikveški Grozdober—a carnival that blends tradition, culture, and community flair. Throughout  years, the Tikveški Grozdober has maintained its essence—a triumphant kickoff to the grape harvest season, integrating folk dances, musical concerts, exhibitions, seminars, gastronomic delights, and… Continue reading Tikveshki Grozdober Kavadarci

IN MARTIGUES (The Venice of Provence), Bouches-du-Rhône, France Presenting a collection of more than 200 Venice Carnival costumes, created and worn by more than110 costumed members of the Association "Les Masqués Venétiens de France" (The Venetian Masked Performers of France). For the 19th year, Martigues – known as "The Venice of Provence" – is transformed… Continue reading Strolls to the Mirror in Martigues, 19th edition

Čivijaški Carnival in Šabac is an international event of satire, humour, and carnival spirit. It has been held since 2008 under the patronage of the City of Šabac and organised by the Šabac Tourism Organisation and the "Čivijaški Carnival" Association. The carnival attracts participants and visitors from various countries, showcasing a vibrant array of floats,… Continue reading Civijaški Carnival

The Carnival of Vevcani, older than 1.400 years, is an interesting mix of paganism and modernism. It is held on 13 and 14 January (on the eve of and at the first day of the New Year, according to the old calendar). The main characteristics of the carnival are: archaism, secretiveness and improvisation. According to… Continue reading Carnival of Vevcani

The Carnival in Victoria, Gozo (Malta) is one of the island’s most vibrant cultural traditions, celebrated every year in the days leading up to Lent. Festivities begin with an opening parade on the Saturday before the official Carnival week, when the capital’s streets burst into life with music, dancers, and colourful costumes. The celebrations continue with lively parades along… Continue reading Carnival in Victoria, Gozo

The Rijeka Carnival, known as the city’s “fifth season,” is a centuries-old tradition held annually from January 17th (St. Anthony’s Day) until the start of Lent. In its modern form, it began in 1982, initiated by three masked groups – the Halubje Bell Ringers, Pehlin’s Party People, and the “No Problem” group – with the… Continue reading Rijeka Carnival

Opatija Carnival – A Tradition That Never Stops Inspiring! When winter grips the coast, Opatija answers with smiles, music, and masks – it’s carnival time! With decades of tradition, the Opatija Carnival transforms the city into a stage of imagination, satire, and shared joy for over a month. Two signature events steal the spotlight: Children’s… Continue reading Balinjerada Opatija