Question

#1 (**permalink**) 10-29-2008, 11:23 PM

Stupid question since I was there last year. When is Carnaval? I am about 99% sure it starts Feb. 17. What are the official dates?

Micky10 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-29-2008, 11:29 PM

E-man -

It is a floater, date wise. I am not POSITIVE but believe that it is the second Tuesday that starts it. If I still did know I would not have lost my status as an alterboy.

Love - Micky

Airto · #3 (**permalink**) 10-29-2008, 11:32 PM

Encinoman,

Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro
2009 February 21, 22, 23, 24

Barranquilla’s Carnival dates are the same.
this is being advertised on the internet

#4 (**permalink**) 10-29-2008, 11:34 PM

Thanks for the info.

Micky, I know a guy, in his alterboy days, that always got busted by the priest because he wouldn't pour enough wine in the priest's chalice during mass. The priest would tap the wine bottleneck with the chalice (more, MORE). Of course their backs were turned to the congregation, so nobody knew what was going on. He did it on purpose LOL.

LastLion · #5 (**permalink**) 10-29-2008, 11:38 PM

Enicnoman, carnaval has to do with the roman catholic practice of lent, it usually ends on the tuesday before ASH WEDNESDAY, and the commencement of LENT.

I know for you it is a big party to meet girls!!!

Come to think of it, itr usually is for me, but than again I am only 1/2 catholic!

Here is a great website a friend sent me!

http://www.carnavaldebarranquilla.or...o/default.html

#6 (**permalink**) 10-29-2008, 11:49 PM

Is that like fat Tuesday? I was at New Orleans Mardi Gras once. I can't remember what year it was but, it was the same year The Broncos lost the superbowl at New Orleans in the Superdome. Thanks for the link.

LastLion · #7 (**permalink**) 10-30-2008, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Encinoman

Is that like fat Tuesday? I was at New Orleans Mardi Gras once. I can't remember what year it was but, it was the same year The Broncos lost the superbowl at New Orleans in the Superdome. Thanks for the link.

Damn you Encinoman jajjaaj Literally you probably are damned!

Yes Mardi Gras in New Orleans is basically a longer version of the carnavals in south america!!!!! Fat tuesday yup, day before Ash wednesday..

Miglvoz1113 · #8 (**permalink**) 11-03-2008, 01:24 AM

Encinoman,

I'd go to the website and write to them for the specific dates. This year it was Feb. 2-5.

Miglvoz1113 · #9 (**permalink**) 11-03-2008, 01:25 AM

What's up with the clock on the site? It' is 9:25pm Pacific Standard Time.