Carnival is celebrated in many countries throughout the world. Each country has its own way of celebrating Carnival, but each way is the same in that it carries tremendous energy and a great spirit of party. Carnival is a pre-lent celebration that usually happens in February or early March. Two of these celebrations include a Carnival from a Spanish-speaking country and then another from the Unite States. One of them is known as the Carnaval of Mexico which is located in Veracruz, Mexico while the other is in St. Louis, Missouri. ¿Desea saber más? Vamos, vamos a explorar estos festivales!
Celebrating Carnival in Veracruz is very different than in how it is celebrated in St. Louis, yet the basis is very similar. In Veracruz, the Carnaval of Mexico
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The people who are known locally there, Jarochos, prep for their opening ceremony, Zocalo, where they have the burning of bad humor. This is also known as Quema Del Mal Humor. This allows for there to be singing and dancing of all who come. This is quite opposite as in St. Louis, on the twelfth Sunday in January, their board of directors vote on whether or not they will have this celebration for that year. Yet, they both similarly crown royalty at this point: a queen in Mexico and a Mardi Gras Rex(king) in Missouri.
A big defining event that happens during carnival, are the parades which both of these fun-loving celebrations have as well. One of the parades that is popular in St. Louis is the Pet Parade. This is the world’s largest costumed pet parade. People can register their pets and the animals that are best dressed get to come compete in a Coronation pageant where two lucky fur balls will be announced King and Queen of Barkus. The second major parade is the Gran Parade and is held at the end of Carnival celebration. This parade is the one that exhibits many Krewes floats along with marching bands, and a plethora