The Latest Breaking News from Carnival

Faces of the six people killed in Belgium after car ploughed into carnival crowds

Two men were arrested after a car was driven into a crowd in Strepy-Bracquegnies in Belgium as organisers prepared for a carnival -dozens were injured

Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2022

St Pauls Carnival 2022: Series of events announced for scaled-back event

Organisers are promising the "carnival season '22 will not go uncelebrated"

Bristol Post · Feb 28, 2022

After living in fear for decades, Goan island Divar opens its doors to ‘friendly’ Potekars

PANAJI: Maryann D’Souza remembers the times when, as a six- or seven-year-old, Carnival meant nightmares as Potekars roamed around her house on the island of Divar.

The Times of India · Feb 27, 2022

Carnival in time of COVID: Virus tests among parade favors

Mardi Gras revelers are accustomed to catching beads, small toys or other trinkets tossed by parade participants during Carnival season

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

Presidents' Day: 5 Facts About This Holiday — And Why It's A Three-Day Weekend

For many, particularly federal workers, today means a day off because it’s Presidents' Day. Plans are in place for a long weekend of travel, binge-watching TV, maybe sleeping in today, and for those in New Orleans, sleeping off the fun from the first weekend of Carnival parades. But what exactly is…

Benzinga · Feb 21, 2022

Venice's 'Carnival of hope' kicks off as COVID worries ease

Thousands of people revelled in the start of the annual Carnival celebrations in Venice on Saturday, marking a slow return to normality after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the two previous editions.

Reuters · Feb 12, 2022

Carnival returns to French Riviera, as virus fears recede

Artists, florists, actors, technicians and drivers are putting the final touches on their costumes, lavish flower arrangements and giant floats for the Carnival in the French Riviera city of Nice

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022