This year, Brazil’s Carnival celebrations are expected to host 200,000 international tourists who are expected to contribute $200 million in revenue to the South American nation, said officials at ...

Less than a month after welcoming its first cruise passengers, two Americans have died in drowning incidents on Carnival's new, private island in the Bahamas. A 79-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman ...

Over the last year, Jocelyn O’Neill has moved, made a job change and stepped into the role of Queen of the Snows. That’s … a lot. “I had a very busy year,” O’Neill says with a laugh. At the start of ...

Baltimore will once again burst into life in July as it hosts the iconic Baltimore Washington One Carnival, marking its monumental 43rd anniversary. For over four decades, this vibrant celebration has ...

Participating in Carnival celebrations around the world can truly be an unforgettable experience. In many countries, these celebrations are rooted in centuries-old traditions and offer the chance for ...

There’s something almost magnetic about carnivals. The energy, the colors, the way a whole city seems to pulse with life. They’re not just parties or tourist attractions. These celebrations bind ...

See shots of “the world’s biggest party” from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The parade in Navalmoral de la Mata starts in the afternoon but lasts well over three hours, ushering revelers into ...