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Milan's Carnival celebrations include street performances by clowns and the traditional parade of allegorical floats, attracting locals and visitors alike.

Imperatriz Leopoldinense filed an appeal claiming their parade was adversely affected by issues with floats from Acadêmicos de Niterói that obstructed their performance.

The Olching Carnival Parade attracted thousands with its humor-filled floats and performances, poking fun at public figures including Elon Musk and the local mayor.

The carnival parade in Salinas, Ecuador, brought together hundreds of people with a festive atmosphere and featured allegorical floats highlighting the canton’s cultural landmarks.

The Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school is considering legal actions after a delayed performance due to the blocking of its parade route by floats from Acadêmicos de Niterói.

Cologne's Rose Monday parade showcases satirical floats targeting global leaders like Trump and Putin, emphasizing the event's role in political commentary through humor.

The Rosenmontag parade in Mainz took place with punctuality, featuring 11 elaborate floats and favorable weather conditions, despite earlier forecasts suggesting snow.

The Rose Monday parades of the street carnival peak in Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Mainz, featuring floats targeting political figures like Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.

Ney Matogrosso was the highlight of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense parade during the Rio Carnival, showcasing elaborate floats and a samba theme inspired by his music.

The Carnival Parade in Markt Indersdorf attracts around 20,000 attendees and features over 69 participating floats and groups, emphasizing the spirit and vibrancy of the celebration.

The Carnival of Colors took place in southern Quito on February 14, featuring dance groups, floats, and music bands, drawing a large crowd.

The first day of São Paulo's Carnival parade featured delays, impressive floats, and luxurious allegories, highlighted by performances from Dragões da Real and Rosas de Ouro.

Samba schools in São Paulo can now bring an unlimited number of floats to their parades following changes in the regulations.

Samba schools in São Paulo are preparing for their upcoming parades by incorporating advanced technology into their floats, making them more dynamic and interactive than ever before.

Iran is willing to negotiate on its nuclear enrichment by potentially diluting its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in exchange for the lifting of all sanctions.

High school graduates are celebrating penkkarit today, which includes traditional parades, creative floats, costumes, and throwing candy off trucks as they prepare for final exams.

WNBA star Cameron Brink hinted at the potential of posing for Playboy during an interview, acknowledging former player Kysre Gondrezick's feature in the magazine.

Seven-year-old Alice from Perth, Australia, experiences the beauty of the Kalix archipelago as her family exchanges the heat of Australia for snowy adventures.

President Trump proposed potential tariffs on countries that do not support the U.S. claim to Greenland, citing national security concerns.

On January 5th, the streets of Madrid welcome Their Majesties the Three Kings, who come filled with joy, gifts, and candies, accompanied by their pages and colorful floats featuring circus acts, dance, music, and large scenic elements.

The 2026 Three Kings Parade in Burgos will feature over 750 participants and 34 floats, showcasing a musical and pyrotechnic spectacle by a French company.

Salamanca will host its traditional Three Kings Parade on January 5, 2026, featuring over 6,000 kilograms of candy, nine floats, and various entertainment shows.

Madrid is set to host its most eco-friendly parade in history, expecting over 200,000 children to attend for the event featuring sugar-free candies and giant eco floats.

The Three Wise Men's Parade in Seville will feature 100,000 kilograms of candy, 1,100 children, eight musical bands, and 800 Bedouins across 33 floats this Monday.

The Three Kings Parade will fill the streets of central Madrid with magic and excitement this Monday, featuring a grand procession of 12 floats and three main ones carrying the kings, accompanied by around 2,100 participants and performances from ten artistic companies.

The parade with the Three Wise Men will begin at 6:00 PM on Monday from Nuevos Ministerios, featuring giant eco-friendly floats and a focus on traditional attire.

The Three Wise Men will parade through Madrid on themed floats, with Melchor in a 'great armiral sphere,' Gaspar surrounded by compasses and rulers, and Baltasar accompanied by books, culminating in a modern and another classical dance at Cibeles.

The Three Wise Men parade in Madrid aims to be the most sustainable ever, featuring literary-themed floats and an eye on weather conditions due to an approaching storm.

Madrid is preparing for a potential snowfall on the eve of the Three Kings Parade, featuring over 2,000 volunteers and offering 10,000 seats for spectators.

A Russian court has postponed the criminal proceedings against German sculptor Jacques Tilly for caricaturing President Vladimir Putin in his carnival floats.

A Russian court has postponed the criminal case against German sculptor Jacques Tilly due to his carnival floats featuring caricatures of President Vladimir Putin.