Bahian Carnival

Bahia Carnival
Carnival parade in Salvador, Brazil
Also called"The biggest carnival in the world"(Portuguese: O maior carnaval do mundo)
Typecultural, religious
SignificanceCelebration prior to fasting season of Lent.
CelebrationsParades, parties, open-air performances
BeginsThursday before Ash Wednesday (52 days to Easter)
EndsAsh Wednesday noon (46 days before Easter)
2023 dateAfternoon, February 16 –
midday, February 22
2024 dateAfternoon, February 8 –
midday, February 14
2025 dateAfternoon, February 27 –
midday, March 5
2026 dateAfternoon, February 12 –
midday, February 18
Frequencyannual
Related toCarnival, Brazilian Carnival, Ash Wednesday, Lent, Micareta
Barra-Ondina Circuit, one of the tracks where music groups sing above the trio elétrico in Salvador, Bahia

Bahian Carnival (Portuguese: Carnaval baiano) is the annual carnival festival celebrated in the Brazilian state of Bahia, mainly in its capital, Salvador. The event officially lasts for six days, beginning on the Thursday before Ash Wednesday and concluding on Ash Wednesday at noon. The term may also be used to comprise related events that happen immediately before or after, extending the duration for up to twelve days.

The festival happens simultaneously in many sites, the most famous being the Campo Grande track in the upper part of the city, the Barra-Ondina track by the shore, and Pelourinho (a historical neighborhood). It features performances by several music groups. The most traditional presentations are the trio elétrico parades and Afro blocks presentations. It is estimated that approximately 2.5 million people (including 1.5 million tourists) participate in the festivities every year.[1] Economic reports show that the festival has a large impact at Salvador’s local economy.[2]

  1. ^ Gabriela Portilho. "O Carnaval que bomba mais é o de Salvador ou o do Rio?" [Which city has the most popular carnival: Salvador or Rio?] (in Portuguese). Editora Abril. Retrieved 2014-10-13.
  2. ^ João Paulo Nucci (2012-02-20). "Carnaval movimenta R$ 2,7 bilhões e gera mais renda que muitas empresas" [Carnival moves R$2.7 billion and generates more income than many companies.] (in Portuguese). IG. Retrieved 2014-10-13.