Carnival, or Mardi Gras if you prefer, is one of the World's Great Party Events. The dates for Carnival vary, from February to April depending on the year, but if you just can't wait for Carnival than go to... wait for it ... Germany! Yes, Deutschland. Now before you protest and say "but Oktoberfest ended back in October," just grab a hold of your 1-liter beer stein and … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Lines Opens New Terminal In Long Beach, CA
Historic Hanger To Serve 600,000 Passengers Annually By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger With champagne flowing - mango mimosas! - and a confetti-filled reception, Carnival Cruise Lines opened its new passenger terminal in Long Beach, CA, in February, 2018. Travel agents, tour operators and the press were the first to enter through the doors, … [Read more...]
Mardi Gras Top Party Destinations: Celebrating Carnival Around the World
This story has been updated for 2026. In the realm of this world's grandest parties there is, of course, New Year's Eve, Oktoberfest in Munich, St. Patrick's Day and, in the USA, the 4th of July. Yet the biggest of them all may well be Carnival. Unlike most of the other events, Carnival is a multi-day, multi-week and, in some cases, a multi-month celebration. Fat Tuesday 2026 … [Read more...]