5 winter festivals to witness around the world

This winter season, you can visit new places around the world that celebrate this season with holiday lights, confetti, dance and music. 

Here are 5 amazing festivals around the world that you can visit during winters.

Harbin Ice & Snow Sculpture Festival

World's largest ice and snow festival; this event will take place in China from December 20, 2023 to early March 2024. Here you can explore the magnificent ice sculptures and experience sledding, snowmobiling and skiing. 

Venice Carnival

Organised in Venice, this winter festival is a grand spectacle that features parades, masquerade balls, dance and music. This winter festival will take place from February 2 to February 13, 2024.

Rio Carnival

Rio Carnival is one of most popular cultural festivals celebrated in the world. This festival in Rio de Janeiro gathers around two million people per day. It will take place from February 9 to February 17, 2024. 

Portland Winter Light Festival

The upcoming Portland Winter Light Festival's theme is "What Glows Under Pressure". The city of Portland will illuminate during this festival from February 2 to February 10, 2024. 

Mardi Gras New Orleans

The New Orleans Carnival will take place on February 13, 2024. Mardi Gras witnesses thousands of tourists and citizens thronging the Bourbon Street to take part in its parade every year.

The New Orleans Carnival will take place on February 13, 2024. Mardi Gras witnesses thousands of tourists and citizens thronging the Bourbon Street to take part in its parade every year.