Let’s face it, Carnival makes a long Winter bearable! It is the perfect excuse to dress up and party in some of the world’s best destinations. From the beaches of Rio to the promenades of Nice, discover the best Carnivals to attend around the world. Although not exclusively gay, the following Carnivals attract a wide and diverse audience and host significant LGBTQ+ events as part of their celebrations, where genderbending is de rigueur!
The top Gay Carnival Events 2022
There’s nothing quite like a Carnival. After a long Winter, it’s the perfect excuse to party! From Cologne to Rio, discover the top Carnivals with significant gay events as part of their celebrations.
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The Top Gay Friendly Carnival Events
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Provincetown Carnival Sunset Boat Cruise
Boatslip Resort Carnival Opening Party
PTown Carnival Pool Party at the Brass Key
Carnaval Des Couleurs Montreal
Venice Carnival
Carnival Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
New Orleans Gay Mardi Gras
Nice Carnival
Galveston Mardi Gras
Curaçao Carnival
Sydney Mardi Gras
Sitges Carnival
Dusseldorf Carnival
Cologne Carnival
Sexy Carnival Festival Cologne
Florianopolis Gay Carnival
Malta Carnival
Carnaval Puerto Vallarta
Heaven Club Rio Carnival Edition
Carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Rio Carnival
Carnival Sao Paulo
Tulum Carnival
Zurich Carnival
Finale Mardi Gras Sydney Closing Party
Purim Celebrations Tel Aviv
Maspalomas Bear Carnival
Carnaval Scala Rio Carnival Gay Ball
Gala Drag Queen Torremolinos
Lou Queernaval Nice Gay Carnival & Circuit Parties
Revolution Rio Carnival Edition
Super Festas Carnival São Paulo Circuit Weekend
Mardi Gras Sunset Cruise
Mallorca Carnival
Revolution Beach Club Party Rio
Carnevale Acireale - Carnival Sicily
Maspalomas Carnival
Carnival of Bogotá & El Festival de Verano
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