Mindelo, Cape Verde
Extraordinary parades filled with a vibrant tradition of music are the staples of African Mardi Gras celebrations. Carnival is observed along the cape. The Mindelo carnival is considered to be one of the most important celebrations for Caboverdians. Carnivals are celebrated with large floats, extravagant costumes, dancing, and music.
During the carnival celebrations, the streets are filled with hundreds of participants in colorful costumes, hoping winners of the first-place prize. The competition is fierce and everyone wants to be the winner. Groups practice their choreographies for months in hopes to impress judges at the carnival.