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Mardi Gras is celebrated in Europe in a number of different ways. In some countries, such as France, Germany, and Spain, Mardi Gras is celebrated with large public parties and parades. In others, such as Italy and Portugal, Mardi Gras is a more low-key affair, with private parties and smaller celebrations. Belgium. Belgium's best-known Mardi Gras celebration dates back to the 14th century in the Carnival of Binche, which features the Gilles, a group of about 1,000 men who dress up in linen suits traditionally designed with the colors of the Belgian flag. Brazil Mardi Gras, also known as “Fat Tuesday“, is a popular celebration in many countries around the world, including Belgium. The holiday is typically celebrated with a large feast, as well as social gatherings and parties. Mardi Gras is a time to indulge in rich foods and drinks before the start of the Lenten season. In Belgium, the holiday is Mardi Gras in Binche, Belgium. Galveston's first recorded Mardi Gras celebration, in 1867, included a masked ball at Turner Hall (Sealy at 21st St.) and a Binche hosts the most acclaimed carnival celebrations in Belgium. Recognized as a masterpiece of oral and intanglible heritage by UNESCO, the parade features characters like Harlequin and Pierrot. The celebrations start long before Fat Tuesday. Six weeks earlier, the "soumonces," a kind of uncostumed rehearsal, are an excuse for the revelry to Les Gilles de Binche celebrating Mardi Gras in Binche, Belgium. Mark Renders/Stringer/Getty Images 4. Binche, Belgium. Celebrated south of Brussels in Belgium’s Hainaut province from March 2-4, the Carnival of Binche centers on the area’s unique folklore. You may have seen its concluding March of the Gilles, which takes place on Mardi Gras. The tiny Belgian town's ancient version of Mardi Gras involves eerie wax masks, sticks for warding off evil, and ostrich plume hats. Typically, carnival celebrations are significant in Catholic and Anglican European nations. Below is a list of countries and their traditions during the Mardi Gras holiday: Belgium. In the city of Binche, Belgium, Mardi Gras celebrations mark a very significant period of the year, the Carnival of Binche. During this period, over 1000 Gilles Other countries that celebrate Mardi Gras include Belgium, Germany, Italy, and the Caribbean islands, each with their unique cultural twist on the festivities. Mardi Gras has truly become a global celebration, with various countries embracing the spirit of joy, indulgence, and celebration. No round-up of Mardi Gras events in Europe would be complete without Venice, a city synonymous with mystery and romance and one known the world over for its Carnival. Spend your days admiring street performances in St. Mark's Square and admiring fellow revelers' head-to-toe costumes, and your nights slinking around a Venetian palace at a Photo/Blue Bayou via Facebook. The Blue Bayou is bringing “The Big Easy” to Chicago this Mardi Gras weekend with crawfish, cocktails, and cabaret!. The party kicks off on Saturday, March 1 with a crawfish boil in the afternoon, followed by an official Mardi Gras party and burlesque show in the evening. While New Orleans has made a name for itself in terms of Mardi Gras, other countries also celebrate the event, including France, Italy, Brazil, Germany, Trinidad and Tobago and Belgium, each with The Carnival of Binche in Belgium is one of the most famous celebrations in Belgium, usually taking place in February.Due to its originality and long tradition, this festival was designated as a ‘Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity’ by UNESCO in 2003. Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. While New Orleans has made a name for itself in terms of Mardi Gras, other countries also celebrate the event, including France, Italy, Brazil, Germany, Trinidad and Tobago and Belgium, each with The Carnival of Binche in Belgium is one of the most famous celebrations in Belgium, usually taking place in February. Due to its originality and long tradition, this festival was designated as a ‘Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity’ by UNESCO in 2003. Appearing, for the most part, on Shrove Tuesday (or Mardi Gras), [7] the Gilles are characterised by their vibrant dress, wax masks and wooden footwear. [1] They number up to 1,000 at any given time, range in age from 3 to 60 years old, and are customarily male. The honour of being a Gille at the carnival is something that is aspired to by While New Orleans has made a name for itself in terms of Mardi Gras, other countries also celebrate the event, including France, Italy, Brazil, Germany, Trinidad and Tobago and Belgium, each with Dive into Mardi Gras trivia and test your knowledge about the colorful traditions, history, and cultural significance of this lively festival. From the origins of the celebration to fun facts about parades, beads, and costumes, these trivia questions will immerse you in the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras! While New Orleans has made a name for itself in terms of Mardi Gras, other countries also celebrate the event, including France, Italy, Brazil, Germany, Trinidad and Tobago and Belgium, each with
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