Conservative members of city councils across Brazil have been introducing bills against what they call “Christophobia,” ...

A music festival is never just about the music. The world’s greatest gatherings are as much about setting as sound, ...

Carnival in Lisbon isn’t a single huge Rio‑style parade. It’s more a patchwork of street bands, neighbourhood parties and a few big anchor events. In 2026, the city is finally treating it as a “proper ...

Carnival in Portugal 2026 promises a vibrant celebration full of colour, music, and festive traditions. From lively parades ...

Often called the “Greatest Show on Earth,” this legendary celebration draws in over a million locals and travelers who flood ...

Americans have long been frustrated with the two major political parties. A sizable share – 37% – continue to say they wish there were more parties to choose from, according to a recent Pew Research ...

Charlotte is gearing up for a playoff weekend as the Carolina Panthers return to postseason football for the first time since 2017. With the team set to face the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday at 4:30 p ...

Mardi Gras is just around the corner! Get ready for parades, King Cakes and tons of beads. The Mardi Gras season, also referred to as Carnival, begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until ...

The Krewe of Rio will kick off the 2026 Mardi Gras season in Lafayette with a king cake cutting and ball. Festivities begin on January 9 with a ceremonial king cake cutting to honor the Feast of ...

The festival, traditionally held to coincide with Cinco de Mayo (May 5), commemorates Mexico’s 1862 victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has also ...

The McCall Winter Carnival returns to its original 10-day format for the first time in two years, running from Jan. 30 to Feb. 8. The nearly two-week extravaganza features hand-made snow sculptures, ...

There's not much of a valley to be found when you’re only about 8 feet above sea level. For generations, however, Texas’ four southernmost counties have been called a valley in some form or another.