Carnival in Mexico - a grand event, which will impress, perhaps, any tourist. By attendance, he is third in the world. Ahead are only carnivals in Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans. Many Mexican cities during the holiday turn into fabulous places - bright smart streets, music, dances, fireworks, everywhere participants of action in suits and masks. In a word, everyone is having fun - both local residents and tourists.

Carnival in Mexico takes place one week before Lent. Of course, Catholic. Officially, 5-7 days are allocated for this event. Holidays are a kind of last chance to have a proper rest before a fast. And the Mexicans come off to the fullest. So, if your vacation coincides with the holiday, do not be lazy to go to one of the port cities. The most interesting carnival processions are held there. For example, a carnival in Mazatlana is visited every year by about 300 thousand guests. No less popular is the city of Veracruz.

By tradition, various contests are held at the festival. Every year choose the queen of the carnival and the "Scary King". In addition, a literary contest is organized among the unreleased works. The male part of the population most of all loves the Feast of the oppressed husbands. On this day of carnival, husbands can do whatever their heart desires.

Carnival dates change every year. If you want to see this amazing spectacle with your own eyes, it is best to clarify the information on the official websites of the cities in which the marches will be held. The festival program is also usually located there

Carnival dates:

2014 - from February 26 to March 4,

2015 - from 11 to 17 February,

2016 - from 5 on February 9.