Rijeka, Croatia
Rijeka Carnival is Croatia’s biggest carnival. The carnival season runs for about a month and is filled with lots of parades, parties, and music concerts. The festivities culminate in a Grand Parade that takes place on the Sunday preceding Ash Wednesday. The Grand Parade attracts around a hundred thousand people. It is a colorful and lively procession.
It is the biggest carnival celebration in Croatia. It dates back centuries. The most popular event is the International Carnival Parade. This event attracts spectators and participants from all around the world. It is the biggest day of the carnival. Hundreds of thousands of people come out to celebrate. On the last day of the carnival, the keys are handed back to the mayor.