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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.
Brazilian alpine skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history by winning South America's first Winter Olympics gold medal, turning Italy's slopes into a samba celebration during Carnival weekend. The 25-year-old's giant slalom victory represents a cultural breakthrough for a nation gaining global recognition beyond soccer and beaches.
Goa's vibrant Carnival has survived 300 years, transforming from an exclusive Portuguese celebration into a community festival where neighbors build floats together to share messages about saving trees, honoring local railways, and celebrating the spirit that makes Goa home.
Thousands danced through Rio's Santa Teresa district as the Carmelitas parade launched carnival season with samba bands and habit-wearing revelers. The beloved tradition honors a legendary nun who snuck out to join the party decades ago.
Rio de Janeiro officially launched its five-day Carnival celebration as the mayor handed the symbolic city key to King Momo, marking the start of Brazil's most joyful street party. Six million people are expected to join the festivities featuring samba parades, colorful costumes, and a celebration of Brazilian culture and inclusivity.
Germany's most famous street festival is getting a youth-driven musical transformation, with TikTok hits and electronic beats replacing traditional brass bands. Young artists singing in local dialect are filling stadiums and turning a centuries-old celebration into a year-round cultural movement.
Mexico's legendary Veracruz Carnival is bringing its music, dance, and coastal spirit to Mexico City this weekend. The free four-day celebration transforms Roma neighborhood into a Gulf Coast cultural experience.
Dozens of elaborately costumed rowers brought Venice's famous carnival to life with a spectacular boat parade through the city's historic waterways. This year's celebration connects centuries-old traditions to the 2026 Winter Olympics opening this week.
Venice has kicked off its famous annual Carnival, bringing 15 days of vibrant festivities to the historic Italian city. Thousands of visitors are flocking to the canals to celebrate, dance, and take home one of Venice's iconic handmade masks.