Let’s face it, Carnival makes a long Winter bearable! It is the perfect excuse to dress up and party in some of the world’s best destinations. From the beaches of Rio to the promenades of Nice, discover the best Carnivals to attend around the world. Although not exclusively gay, the following Carnivals attract a wide and diverse audience and host significant LGBTQ+ events as part of their celebrations, where genderbending is de rigueur!
Most Carnivals take place on the lead up to Ash Wednesday, which falls on Wednesday March 5th 2025, however there are exceptions, particularly the popular Maspalomas Carnival which takes place from the 18th March, 2025.
Let’s face it, Carnival makes a long Winter bearable! It is the perfect excuse to dress up and party in some of the world’s best destinations. From the beaches of Rio to the promenades of Nice, discover the best Carnivals to attend around the world. Although not exclusively gay, the following Carnivals attract a wide and diverse audience and host significant LGBTQ+ events as part of their celebrations, where genderbending is de rigueur!
Most Carnivals take place on the lead up to Ash Wednesday, which falls on Wednesday March 5th 2025, however there are exceptions, particularly the popular Maspalomas Carnival which takes place from the 18th March, 2025.
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