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Get ready to have some fun! Celebrate Carnival Day with your friends and family - join us for a day of music, dancing, games and more!
It's time to get the party started on Carnival Day, which takes place on February 26! This day is a celebration of merriment and joy that dates back centuries. Traditionally celebrated in Catholic countries around the world, it marks the beginning of Lent and is marked by parades, music and dance performances. Carnival Day is all about having fun with your friends and family, and making sure everyone has a great time.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1300s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Records of Carnival</div><div class='timeline-text'>The oldest records of Carnival traditions start to appear in Italy, signalling the start of the annual festivity that preceded the religious season of Lent.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1700s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Carnival in New World</div><div class='timeline-text'>Carnival practices spread to the Americas with European colonisation. By the 1700s, Mardi Gras-type festivities began appearing in places like New Orleans, USA.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Carnival in Brazil</div><div class='timeline-text'>Carnival became a popular public festivity in Brazil with samba parades and ornate costumes, eventually growing into the world's biggest carnival celebration.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Rio Samba Parade</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first official samba parade was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, elevating the local Carnival to an international spectacle.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognition in Trinidad and Tobago</div><div class='timeline-text'>Carnival was declared a national holiday in Trinidad and Tobago, an island nation known for its vibrant Carnival celebrations.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Digital Age Celebrations</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the advent of social media, the world started joining in on the festivities, acknowledging February 26 as Carnival Day globally.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Dress up in Carnival costumes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Dressing up in traditional Carnival costumes is a great way to celebrate the holiday. Whether you choose to be a clown, a jester, or a pirate, the possibilities are endless.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a street parade</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize or join your local carnival parade and show off your costumes, floats and dance moves! It's an opportunity to meet new people and show off your creative side.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Enjoy Carnival food</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Carnivals are known for their delicious treats! Enjoy funnel cakes, hot dogs, ice cream and other carnival favorites.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go to a carnival fair</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Carnival fairs are the perfect way to spend Carnival Day. Enjoy the rides, take part in carnival games, and enjoy all of the entertainment that the fair has to offer.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a backyard carnival</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends and family over for a backyard carnival! Set up game booths, serve carnival food, and have fun with your own homemade version of the celebration.</p></div></div>
<div class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 class='whywelove-title'>It's a chance for creativity</h3><p class='whywelove-text'>In parades and costume parties, Carnival Day gives everyone an opportunity to push their imagination to its limits, whether it's with designing floats, creating costumes, or showcasing elaborate dance routines. It's a day where anything goes and everyone is an artist.</p></div></div><div class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 class='whywelove-title'>Delicious carnival food</h3><p class='whywelove-text'>Carnival Day also means indulging in a smorgasbord of flavorful street foods and carnival specialties - from juicy hot dogs to creamy ice cream and delectable funnel cakes. Eating these delicious treats is practically a celebration in itself!</p></div></div><div class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 class='whywelove-title'>It's all about having fun</h3><p class='whywelove-text'>At its heart, Carnival Day is a day of joy and merriment. It's a day to let loose, be silly, and join your community in creating happy memories you'll cherish forever. Whether you're dancing in the street, riding fairground attractions, or playing backyard games, the goal is to have fun!</p></div></div>
Carnival Day is celebrated on February 26 every year. In 2024 Carnival Day will occur on a Monday.
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