More than two dozen countries make up the Caribbean, each with its own vernacular, history, food, and culture. Despite these distinctions, one tradition connects every island—Carnival. Born from the ...

You haven’t seen a water park like this, at least not at sea. Carnival is building what it’s calling "the most family-friendly water park at sea – and biggest in Carnival history" aboard its new ...

It’s a grand popular celebration that has become an integral part of Paris's history, delighting both young and old: the Carnival of Paris. But do you know where it all began? Explore the story behind ...

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. "I ...

This article is featured in the 2025 Winter Carnival Special Issue. Winter Carnival offers several notable icy traditions, from the polar plunge in the freezing waters of Occom Pond, to the ice ...

Cartledge “Cart” Blackwell has worked as the curator of the Mobile Carnival Museum since 2018. A native of Selma, Blackwell is an art and architectural historian who serves on Mobile’s Architectural ...