From the splendor of Elvis Presley's fabulous Medici collar — complete with a sequined hound dog and blue suede shoes — to a giant wearable pirate ship, to Mardi Gras Indian creations and real ...

Carnival costumes can be complicated. Between masks, balls and throws, it can be difficult to plan your look. To help you out, we've compiled some resources to help you look your best this Mardi Gras ...

In a gem of a show at Efraín López gallery in Tribeca through October 26, Braxton Garneau takes Trinidad's legendary carnival costumes to the next level in his new series of mixed-media works.

If you've lived in this city long enough, you probably know someone who is obsessive, even competitive, in creating their annual Mardi Gras costume. You may have seen the telltale signs: a living-room ...

The highly anticipated return of Albox’s 2026 Carnival has finally been confirmed. Taking place Saturday, February 7th, the ...

It's a beloved tradition that delights children of all ages! In winter, the Carnival is celebrated with costumes, pancakes and donuts, and lively festivities bustling through the city streets. This ...

Proudly, Regina Coeli adorns herself with a spectacular crown of green and orange feathers. She prepares to parade in a “escola” in a town in the interior of Brazil, with the “luxury” material that ...

If you’re in Spain in February 2026, Madrid's carnival is one of those weeks where the city drops its usual serious face and leans into costumes, brass bands and slightly chaotic street parties.