Plan Ahead: Mardi Gras Destinations
If you think they just celebrate Fat Tuesday in New Orleans, we've got news for you! Here are three additional locations that celebrate Mardi Gras:
Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago
This island Carnival explodes with Caribbean flavor. Celebrated March 3 and 4, 2003, this festival overflows with music, food and colorful parades. Influences from Africa, India and China infuse the spirit of this country's annual event, promising a multi-cultural experience for all.
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Every year, this small island nation throws one huge celebration
Experience Carnaval in the Southern Hemisphere's most celebratory city: Rio de Janeiro. Massive samba parades and balls are packed into four days of decadent Brazilian fun, from March 1 through 4, 2003.
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In a city that celebrates 24/7, this seasonal party is over the top
Distinctive masks and costumes are just two of the draws to this fantastic Italian carnival. Celebrated February 21 through March 4, this is one of the most ornate and lavish cultural events in the world. Venice, an alluring and exotic city on its own, takes on an intoxicating atmosphere amidst all the parties and parades.
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Experience a tradition started in the 10th century
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