Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Considered the biggest celebration of Carnival in the world, with two million people per day on the streets.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: In the early 1900s, Samba and Batucada rhythms, now iconic to Rio Carnival, were introduced.
Venice, Italy: With its exquisite costumes and distinctive decorative masks, the Carnival of Venice is renowned worldwide.
Venice, Italy: Dating back to the Middle Ages, the Carnival flourished for centuries before being abolished in 1797.
Notting Hill, UK: Notting Hill Carnival is Europe’s biggest street festival, with around one million people taking to the streets.
Notting Hill, UK: Notting Hill Carnival was first held in 1966 attracting around 500 people.
Binche, Belgium: Recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage event, Belgium's Binche Carnival dates.
Binche, Belgium: Participants can immerse themselves in the festivities by dressing as iconic characters such as Gilles.
Cádiz, Spain: The whole city participates in the carnival for more than two weeks each year.
Cádiz, Spain: The oldest Carnival celebration in mainland Spain, Cádiz's festival originated from the city's trading partnership with Venice in the 16th century.