Carnival in Uruguay is different from other variants around the world. Uruguayan Carnival has as much of parades and music as it has of theatre and comedy.

Feb 6, 2011 - Pablo Rasilla

Festivals in Portugal are a year-round tradition. The colorful and vibrant annual Carnival celebration takes to the street in early March.

Mar 7, 2011 - Rebecca Silva

The world's most extensive pre-Lenten carnival celebration belongs not to New Orleans but to the city of Cologne, Germany.

Dec 22, 2009 - Arlene Miles

Cologne is a much underated city in guide books. Germany's oldest city has many attractions for the visitor including its famous cathedral, carnival and comedy festival.

Oct 26, 2007 - Gill Hart

Calypso bands and band competition, dancing in the streets, colorful costumes and more. And there's no US passport needed to join the fun in the US Virgin Islands.

Feb 26, 2007 - Evelyn Kanter

A Haiti vacation becomes a Haitian experience during Carnival in Jacmel, a time when the country's problems melt away and this Caribbean island explodes in festivities.

Feb 18, 2009 - James W. Coates

Each year thousands upon thousands flock to Rio de Janeiro to partake in the years Carnival, the largest celebration of its kind.

Feb 10, 2007 - Nicholas Gill

Who says January in Minnesota can't be a blast? Check out one of the Twin Cities' oldest traditions, the Winter Carnival in St. Paul, MN.

Oct 22, 2007 - Naomi Rockler-Gladen

This article details the history of the Carnival celebrations and how they are celebrated today in Spain focusing on the Carnival parades in February.

Feb 9, 2011 - Julie Day

Japan's spectacular Carnivals are events for visitors to enjoy and take part in, from an illuminated procession of papier-mache dummies to a festival honouring toads

Jul 20, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

It's claimed Tenerife's Carnival is second only to Rio de Janeiro's in terms of spectacle and fun, but without some insider tips, it's easy to miss the best bits.

Aug 1, 2009 - Jack Montgomery

Northern Portugal and the region of Zamora in Spain share a tradition of colorful carnival celebrations that are shown in a bright new museum.

May 1, 2007 - Barbara Rogers

The highlights of the ancient Italian Carnival of Ivrea, in Piedmont, are the Battles of the Oranges. These are an Italian tradition and date back to medieval times.

Jan 26, 2007 - Rebecca Ford

Without blood, violence or special effects, the low-budget Centron Studios horror classic Carnival of Souls manages to touch upon our deepest fears.

Oct 6, 2008 - Leslie C. Halpern

The Spring Racing Carnival in Victoria provides a fantastic 50 days of thoroughbred racing and supporting social events in Melbourne and throughout the State.

Aug 14, 2009 - Jo Jackson

Did you know that the city of Rijeka on the northern coast of Croatia hosts one of the largest international carnivals in the world?

Mar 19, 2011 - Martin Mayhew

Carnival is one of the most spectacular festivals that takes place in Spain, with incredible costumes, loud music and fun for all the family.

Feb 3, 2011 - Amanda Payne

An annual event, hosted by Somersham, for the locals towns and villages to celebrate summer. A fun and colourful day with plenty to keep you occupied.

Feb 26, 2011 - Ben Blewett