The
Lake of the Ozarks Mardi Gras Pub Crawl is hoping to create a Mardi Gras
atmosphere as well-known as New Orleans. New Orleans is known in the United
States as the best Mardi Gras celebration in the country. This well-known
holiday is celebrated all over the world with lavish parties and costumes. In
this week’s blog, we will highlight some of the best celebrations in the world.
Cologne, Germany
We all think New Orleans has the longest Mardi Gras
celebration, but in Cologne, the party starts November 11th and runs to Fat
Tuesday. The kickoff starts with a “Women’s Carnival” which is an unofficial
holiday where women dress up in costumes and rule the day with harmless fun.
You can also expect a rose parade and the burning of straw figures. Street
vendors serve traditional German food like brats and pretzels along with hot
spiced wine.
Venice, Italy
One of the oldest festivals held Venice is the Carnival
of Venice. The extravagant costumes, the lavish balls, and the elaborate masks
that are worn have made the festival world-famous. There are many dances,
carnivals, fireworks, and concerts throughout the city. The famous Festa
Veneziana brings the celebration to the water, by rowing down the canal in
costume. People gather along the canal to enjoy the show.
Rio de Janeiro
This celebration is labeled as the world's biggest
Carnival. According to the calendar, their events last for 5 days, but the
parties can begin months before that! It takes place in the peak of summer in
South America with wildly elaborate balls, uninhibited dancing, flashy
costumes, and huge, glittery parades. Dozens of samba schools compete in a
famous competition consisting of costumes, choreography, and percussion. Rio
Carnival is the favorite holiday celebration in Rio.
Cadiz, Spain
Cadiz, Spain is known for its satire and music during
their Mardi Gras celebration. It is the oldest celebration on the mainland.
There is a singing competition three weeks before the opening day of the
carnival. The competition is full of satire and entertainment down the streets.
They also have parades and fireworks for people to enjoy.
Quebec City, Canada
A giant snowman with a red cap named Bonhomme happens to
be the official mascot for the festivities. You can expect all kinds of sporty
events at the Quebec City carnival. Guests will enjoy canoe races and dogsled
races just to name a couple. It’s not your normal Mardi Gras celebration with
costumes and parades. In Quebec City, you will see ice and snow sculptures
along with a snow bath where people with celebrating indoors in
swimsuits.
Nice, France
The Nice Carnival is held on the French Riviera, is one
of the world’s largest Mardi Gras events. The event lasts 15 days and is full
of flowers. By flowers we truly mean, they have a parade where the floats are
made from flowers and flowers are thrown to the spectators.
As you can see, Mardi Gras is a special time of year for
people all over the world. For those who can’t travel to a different country to
enjoy the holiday, the Lake of the Ozarks Mardi Gras parade will not
disappoint. Dress up in your favorite Mardi Gras costume, buy a wristband, and
ride the bus for a place to place to enjoy a night of fun at the Lake of the
Ozarks. For more information about the Lake Pub Crawl, visit our website,
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