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Sitges Carnival &#; Carnaval

Thursday 27th February

  • The Arrival of the Carnival King
  • The arrival of the king of Carnival – held on the seafront, from pm.
  • The Carnival king makes his way through the streets of Sitges towards the town hall, where he assumes control of the village for the duration of the event.
  • ROUTE: Fragata, Passeig de la Ribera, Bonaire, Parellades, Cap de la Vila, Major and the Town Hall.

Saturday 1st March

  • h &#; The annual Crazy Bed Race, which takes the following route:
    Departing from Casino Prado and endure through the town centre finishing at Paseo de la Ribera.
  • Francesc Gumà, Jesús, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Sant Pau, Paseo de la Ribera, Sant Pere, Parellades, Bonaire, Paseo de la Ribera (ending at the playground).

Sunday 2nd March

  • pm &#; “Disbauxa” Parade Défilé de la Disbauxa (Rua de la Disbauxa)
  • The first of two main parades through the town, featuring over 40 different floats and hundreds of bejewelled dancers and performers.
    ROUTE:  La Fragata, Ribera promenade (mountain side), Bassa Rodona, Plaza del Pou V

    The Lost History Of Gay Carnival

    TriPod: Novel Orleans at returns with a look at the once secret history of Gay  Carnival Krewes.  Note: this episode contains a racially insensitive word that may offend some listeners. We hold included it for context.

    Barrett Delong Church is showing me a giant flamingo Mardi Gras float that his husband will be riding on in the Krewe of Armenius den. Armenius is an all male, gay krewe, and it celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. I met Barrett, this year’s krewe captain, at their den the day before their big ball. This year’s theme?

    years of fabulous. Obviously what I should have called TriPod. “Oh tomorrow is going to be incredible”, Church said.

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    And it was. I was there. The ball was held at Mardi Gras World. Hundreds of people showed up, many in black tie, to notice these flamboyant costumes in action. People sat in tuxes and gowns at tables, picking at cheese plates and pounding drinks, as krewe membe

    10th Anniversary!

    The first queer carnival in France, rooted in the Nice tradition of carnival festivities, it’s a popular event open to all. It’s committed to promoting the principles of sharing, inclusion and living together!

    What other event can bring together in the same exhibit the most talented Niçoise batucadas, the most dazzling performative queens and so many artists carrying a great universal message of sharing and benevolence?

    A singular LGBTQIA+ tradition in France

    Since its launch in , Lou Queernaval has attracted spectators from all regions of France as well as from the four corners of the world and marks the launch of a weekend of exceptional festivities.
    Free of charge, this unusual event in France is proposed by the Nice LGBTQIA+ community in end collaboration with the City of Kind and the Friendly Côte d&#;Azur Metropolis.
    Open to all, Lou Queernaval, the first gay carnival in France, is pledged to keeping the great popular tradition of the Agreeable Carnival alive with humility and a touch of madness!

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    Place Masséna
      Nice


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    Carnival isn’t just a season—it’s an art develop, a tradition, and sometimes a battle for the last plate of frittelle at the bakery.

    Growing up in Venice, I was immersed in one of the oldest and most theatrical carnivals in the world, dating assist to , when Venetians renowned their Republic’s victories. It wasn’t just about the lavish masks and costumes (though those were fabulous); it was the drive, the colorful coriandoli (confettis in English), and the once-a-year treats like galani and frittelle (yes, fried doughnuts stuffed with zabaione cream and raisins inside).

    In Italy, almost every town—from the enormous names like Venice and Viareggio to the small villages—takes its turn with parades and celebrations that stretch the season into a weeks-long extravaganza. When I moved to Western Germany, I was delighted to find that carnival thrives there too, especially in Cologne. Trust me, the “fifth season” isn’t a miniature deal. Cologne transforms into a rainbow of costumes, music, and kölsch beer, proving that carnival’s magic transce