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2. Saint Paul Winter Carnival - Wikipedia

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   The Winter Carnival is held during January each year. It was not held during World War II out of respect for the conflict abroad. Currently the Winter Carnival runs the following events as part of the celebration: Royal Coronation; Grand Day Parade; Jigsaw Puzzle Competition (the largest in the nation) Hotdish Competition; Family Day; Frozen ...

3. Carnival - Wikipedia

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   Carnival in Rome, c. 1650 Rio's Carnival is the largest in the world according to Guinness World Records. [1] Carnival or Shrovetide is a festive season that occurs at the close of the Christian pre-Lenten period, [2] consisting of Quinquagesima or Shrove Sunday, Shrove Monday, and Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras. [3]

4. Beyond the celebration: What is the cultural history of Carnival?

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   From Canada to Rio — on just about every continent there's some kind of Carnival celebration. It's known as the world's biggest celebration. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, Carnival is a birthright.

5. Mardi Gras in the United States - Wikipedia

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   With the onset of the World Wars, Mardi Gras in Lake Charles was not celebrated as much, but was revived in the latter part of the century. This celebration begins in Lake Charles on January 6 each year. The last parade is the Krewe of Krewes Parade in downtown Lake Charles. [45] Mardi Gras in Lake Charles regularly draws 150,000 people. [46]

6. Beyond the celebration: What is the cultural history of Carnival?

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   Carnival's origins vary from country to country, and even differ across the islands that make up the USVI.

7. West Country Carnival - Wikipedia

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   The timing of the West Country Carnival close to the British celebration of Bonfire Night on 5 November is no coincidence, as the roots of the original carnival in Bridgwater date back to 1605. [ 2 ] Guy Fawkes is the character most associated with the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament , however the instigator was Jesuit priest Robert ...

8. A bit of Rio de Janeiro and the world: Kings Island Grand ...

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   Carnival in Rio de Janeiro ended months ago, but if you're looking for something similar or don't want to travel that far, look no further than Kings Island. The Cincinnati-area amusement park's ...

9. Carnival Magic - Wikipedia

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   Carnival Magic is a Dream-class cruise ship which entered service on 1 May 2011. The ship was named and christened in Venice by her godmother Lindsey Wilkerson Alsup, a former patient and current employee at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital .