Mardi Gras and Carnaval season in France is traditionally a time for indulging in rich, fatty foods before the austerity of Lent. The festivities are marked by vibrant public celebrations and parades ...

The Atlanta Science Festival is an annual two-week event held every March. It showcases 165 interactive science-related activities across 92 venues in metro Atlanta. The festival engages over 50,000 ...

Many traditions and rituals are widespread across Hungary, but some are unique to specific regions or villages, making them particularly fascinating. One such tradition is Busójárás, celebrated in the ...

The Cologne Carnival takes place every year in Cologne, Germany, since the Middle Ages. The time of the carnival is officially declared open at Alter Markt square on the last Thursday before the Lent.

When it comes to carnivals in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro often takes the spotlight. However, the Salvador Bahia Carnival offers a unique experience that sets it apart. Located in the Afro-Brazilian ...

Pre-Lenten season is Venezuela's most colorful period, which claims to outshine even such great feasts as Christmas or Easter. For seven days before Ash Wednesday, locals throw exuberant carnivals ...

Rudolfina Redoute is the oldest ball of its kind, which was founded by a student fraternity. The event is held on Carnival Monday (Rosenmontag), which usually falls on Shrove Monday at the very ...

The Moomba Festival, Melbourne's iconic celebration of community and culture, is set to return from March 6 to 10, 2025. Known as Australia's largest free community festival, it offers a diverse ...

Cádiz Carnival, or Los Carnavales de Cádiz, is one of Spain’s most iconic festivals, known for its humor, satire, and rich traditions. Scheduled to take place in February 2025, this 11-day celebration ...

San Francisco Beer Week is a premier annual celebration of craft brewing that draws beer enthusiasts from across the Bay Area and beyond. Held over ten days in February, this event spans two weekends ...

The Carnival of Binche dates back to the 14th century and is listed by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The carnival transforms the Belgian town of Binche from ...

Patras Carnival, known as the largest and most vibrant carnival in Greece, is set to bring its high-energy festivities to life in 2025. Held annually from mid-January to Clean Monday (usually falling ...