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Carnival Season
Carnival Season begins on Epiphany (January 6) and culminates on Mardi Gras, the day before Ash Wednesday, typically falling in February or early March. Parades, masquerade balls, street dancing, and elaborate costumes define the festivities in cities from Rio de Janeiro to Venice to New Orleans.
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Rooted in Catholic tradition as a period of indulgence before the austerity of Lent, Carnival has evolved into one of the world's largest secular celebrations. It blends European, African, and Indigenous cultural elements, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean, generating billions in tourism revenue each year.