Gay Carnival Guide to Europe – listing the best gay carnival parties, parades and more across the continent – From Cologne to Sitges.

Rio Carnival

Rio Carnival

Rio Carnival is the worlds largest and most famous in the world. Carnival in Rio de Janeiro takes place in Feb or March, depending on when Easter falls.

Cologne Carnival

Cologne Carnival

Although Cologne Carnival is not a gay event in itself, it is very gay friendly and runs each year between February and March, depending on Easter.

Sydney Mardi Gras

Sydney Mardi Gras

Earth’s largest gay festival, Sydney Mardi Gras takes place during Febryary and March and is one event every gay person needs to visit at least once!

Sitges Carnival

Sitges Carnival

Sitges better known as a gay beach resort in the summer months, comes alive in February for carnival