Despite not having a great international fame like the one enjoyed by Carnivals such as those in Venice, Rio de Janeiro or Tenerife, in Lisbon the Carnival is also celebrated and it is also one of the most traditional in Europe.
In Lisbon, the Carnival is known as the »Caraval of the Villains»And in it the streets, as in any other Carnival in the world, are filled with color, joy and original costume parades accompanied by samba and other popular rhythms and music.
The center and nerve center of the Lisbon Carnival is located in the Park of the Nations (Parque das Nações). It is in the Parque de las Naciones where the most important Carnival events take place: music, parades, concerts, costume contests, car parades, etc.
The most outstanding act or celebration of the Lisbon Caraval It is the 'entrudo', a procession of original floats that run through the streets of the city.
This festival is celebrated in the Portuguese capital every year in February. If you want to enjoy the particular Carnival that Lisbon offers, it is recommended that you check the dates of the celebrations at the time of your trip; since although it is celebrated every year in February and normally between the 10th and 20th, these dates may vary.