Carnival in Malta is five days of complete madness! An incredible fantasy world is created on the streets with magical costumes, satirical floats, art and music.

Carnival celebrations take place all over the island, with the main celebrations in the capital city of Valletta. Another key carnival celebration takes place in the village of Nadur on the island of Gozo.

Malta Carnival is marked by a competition of amazing, colourful and gigantic floats. Accompanying the floats are dancers, marching bands and grotesque masks and costumed figures. Prizes are given out for the best carnival costumes, masks and dances. The main parades take place in Floriana and Valletta.

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