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Marilyn Gearing, 88, has spent five decades helping create the colorful costumes that bring Luton International Carnival to life. Alongside fellow volunteers like 86-year-old "Auntie Margaret," she's proof that community celebration only grows stronger with time.
Three years after a stage three breast cancer diagnosis, Krystle Carter is cancer-free and turning her journey into action. She's hosting a carnival fundraiser to cover reconstruction surgery while helping other women face the same fight.
A Carnival cruise ship spotted distress flares in the Gulf of Mexico and saved a sailor who'd been drifting for days with his beloved cat. Both are safe, fed, and resting aboard the ship.
A Carnival cruise ship rescued a sailor and his cat after spotting emergency flares in the Gulf of Mexico. Both are safe, turning a desperate situation into an unforgettable moment for 2,100 passengers.
A cruise ship rescued a sailor and his black cat after four days adrift in the Gulf of Mexico. The heartwarming rescue highlighted the lifesaving role cruise ships play in ocean emergencies.
A Texas journalist turned his midway winning streak into an unexpected gift for strangers. What started as a fun carnival challenge ended with one family getting all the prizes.
A cruise ship crew spotted distress flares in the Gulf of Mexico and rescued a stranded sailor and his beloved cat from a failing sailboat. Both are safe aboard the Carnival Legend, proving that heroes keep watch even on vacation.
A Carnival cruise ship crew spotted emergency flares from a distressed sailboat in the Gulf of Mexico and saved both the sailor and his cat, Dahlia. The rescue turned a routine voyage into a life-saving mission for hundreds of watching passengers.
A high school in Sudbury, Ontario has raised $100,000 for cancer treatment through a student-led carnival fundraiser. St. Charles College received a diamond honor on the cancer center's donor wall for their eight years of dedicated giving.
Thousands filled Lagos Island's streets for the 2026 Fanti Carnival, celebrating a unique Afro-Brazilian heritage that traces back to 19th century returnees from slavery. The free festival marked another milestone in the event's remarkable comeback after nearly a decade of dormancy.
A four-day cultural festival in Ghana brought together thousands of visitors for music, dance, and traditional celebrations that honored local heritage. The Gomoa Easter Carnival showcased vibrant costumes and performances that left attendees with lasting memories.
Ghana's new Gomoa Easter Carnival was a hit, but experts say it needs to shift from political leadership to community ownership to survive long-term. The blueprint? Kwahu's legendary Easter Festival, built by businessmen, not politicians.
A cruise ship dining crew accidentally celebrated an engagement before the groom could propose, but his quick thinking turned the mishap into a perfect moment. Nearly nine years later, the couple shared the video and it's captured over 2 million hearts.
Thousands gathered in northern Italy to hurl tons of oranges at each other in a 800-year-old carnival celebrating freedom. The three-day Battle of Oranges brings history to life with the world's fruitiest food fight.
Millions are filling Rio's streets as Brazil's most spectacular samba schools compete for glory at Carnival 2026. The Special Group competition showcases months of preparation, bringing communities together in a burst of color and rhythm.
Visitors at the Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy got a surprise bonus: a vibrant Carnival celebration that brought medieval tradition to the mountain slopes. The Italian theatre troupe Silence Teatro transformed the Olympic venue into a stage for centuries-old festivities.
Brazil's iconic Carnival has transformed Rio de Janeiro into one massive street celebration, with 6 million people expected to join the festivities. The world's biggest party features dazzling costumes, samba music until dawn, and hundreds of street parties stretching into March.
Rio's famous Carnival opened with a dazzling tribute to Rita Lee, Brazil's beloved rock icon who passed away in 2023. Thousands gathered at the Sambadrome as dancers, drummers, and psychedelic floats celebrated her groundbreaking music legacy.
Over 11,500 people filled the streets of Cologne for Germany's beloved Carnival parade, continuing a centuries-old tradition of art, music, and community celebration. Despite snowy weather, revelers traveled from across Germany to enjoy elaborate floats, 1,122 musicians, and 300 tons of sweets.
Louisiana State University students developed 3D-printed beads that dissolve naturally and grow okra plants, offering a solution to the 46 tons of plastic beads that clogged New Orleans storm drains. Three parade krewes are testing the PlantMe Beads this Carnival season.
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