7 Most Colorful Festivals from Around the World

Mansi Pareek
Feb 21, 2025

Holi, India

Celebrated with colored powders and water, marking the arrival of spring.

Rio Carnival, Brazil

Extravagant parades, samba music, and dazzling costumes just before Lent.

Mardi Gras, USA

Lively parades with colorful floats and festive costumes in New Orleans.

Day of the Dead, Mexico

Honoring deceased loved ones with vibrant altars and decorated skulls.

Chinese New Year

Dragon dances, fireworks, and red and gold decorations for the lunar new year.

La Tomatina, Spain

Massive tomato fight in Buñol, transforming the town into a sea of red.

Esala Perahera, Sri Lanka

Grand procession with traditional dancers and adorned elephants in Kandy.

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