What is carnevale?

Question

What are some websites or just general knowledge about the Italian Carnevale. Please Help!

Answer 1

Here is what I found out:

carnevale

1. often Carnival The period of merrymaking and feasting celebrated just before Lent.

2. A traveling amusement show usually including rides, games, and sideshows.

3. A festival or revel: winter carnival.

Hope this helps.

Also my google search refers to "carnival".

Answer 2

It's celebrated all over Italy, for 2 weeks. But Venice ,Viareggio, and Cento, have the best Carnevale Celebrations. They have boat ride, masked parades, fire works, concerts, balls, dinners,etc. It's Italy's Mardi Gras. It takes place 40 days before Easter. It's a final party before Ash Wednesday, and the restrictions of Lent.

Answer 3

It's what they call Marti Gras in Brazil.