a public festival, usually one that happens at a regular time each year, that involves music and dancing in the streets, for which people wear brightly coloured clothes

a type of entertainment in a field or park at which people can ride on large machines and play games to win prizes

an outdoor public event or celebration involving entertainment, games, food and drink, etc., often organized by a town or village

<i>The children are getting ready for the village carnival.</i>

<i>Live music, sports demonstrations and a spectacular parade are all planned for this year's Woodley Carnival.</i>

an exciting or brightly coloured mixture of things

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