Carnival of Ovar
Carnival of Ovar (European Portuguese: [kaɾnɐˈval dɨ oˈvaɾ]) is a major Portuguese tourist event that takes place in Ovar, in the Aveiro Region.
| Carnival of Ovar | |
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One of Carnival of Ovar parades. | |
| Official name | Carnaval de Ovar |
| Also called | Vitamina da Alegria (Vitamin of Joy En) |
| Type | Pagan, Christian, Cultural event |
| Celebrations | Multiple parades and music and cultural shows |
| Begins | Roughly 4 weeks before Mardi Gras |
| Ends | Mardi Gras (Day before Ash Wednesday, 47 days before Easter) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 1952 |
| Related to | Ash Wednesday, Valentine's Day, Lent, Carnival |
This event is organized in a modern fashion, since 1952. Because it attracts thousands of visitors every year, it eventually became the trademark event of the city. Mixing local traditions with Samba school parades (since 1983) it stands as one of the most traditional celebrations in Portugal. It is also, arguably, claimed as the best Carnaval in the country.
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