Mardi Gras: Eight of the world's biggest Carnival parties

Parades, street parties and folklore that turn routines upside down. Carnival has arrived again, but where will you find the biggest and best carnival parties in the world?

Boats sail during the water parade of 'Pantegana' (big mouse) part of the Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy, 17 February 2019. The Carnival in Venice is held from 16 Fenruary to 05 March 2019.  EPA/ANDREA MEROLA

Boats sail during the water parade of 'Pantegana' (big mouse) part of the Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy, 17 February 2019. Source: AAP Image/ EPA/ANDREA MEROLA

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By John Dexter, Magica Fossati, Christian Froelicher, Argyro Vourdoumpa, Luciana Fraguas, Esther Lozano

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