World's biggest carnivals

 World's biggest carnivals

Carnival of Salvador, Bahia

Carnival of Salvador, Bahia is recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest street party on the planet. Each year, two million people dance in the streets of Salvador during the six days of this huge party, including more than 800,000 tourists who enjoy themselves behind 100 electric trios and carnavalescas bands. Acording to Guinness Records, the Bahian Carnaval invades 26km of streets and avenues, generating US $254,000,000 in business in the process. 

Carnival, Rio de Janeiro – Brazil

Partying in Rio, famous for its beaches, reaches its peak during the carnival week. It is the most sensuous place to be during the carnival as you may spot some spectacular acts. It is known as the modern Brazilian Carnival, which popularised during 1845. People in beautiful costumes hit the streets with a lot of singing and dancing. Numerous Samba schools allow people to gather up for the practice of the carnival almost throughout the year.

Notting Hill Carnival, London

Since 1964, Notting Hill Carnival has taken place on the streets of Notting Hill, London, UK each August, over two days (the August bank holiday Monday and the day beforehand). It is led by members of the Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean population, many of whom have lived in the area since the 1950s. The carnival has attracted up to 2 million people in the past, making it the second largest street festival in the world.

The Aalborg Carnival in Denmark

It is the biggest and most colorful carnival celebrations in northern Europe - The Aalborg Carnival in Denmark. Aalborg Carnival has up to 25,000 carnivalists in the Grand Parade and more than 100,000 spectators catching the magnificent wave of colours and fantasy along the parade route. For one week the entire city is transformed into a huge party full of color, music, dancing, and laughter.

Trinidad and Tobago

Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago is the event of the year in the Southern Hemisphere. It is said that if the islanders are not celebrating this carnival, then they are preparing for it. Band leaders and designers begin working on their presentations months in advance. They usually hold a launch party 3-5 months before Carnival to showcase their costumes. The genesis of this "world's greatest" Carnival has been attributed to the many cultures of Trinidad and their interaction.