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When does Carnaval start and end?

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Carnavalā€™s dates vary by region. In many places, it begins on Quinquagesima Sunday (the Sunday before Ash Wednesday) and concludes two days later on Shrove Tuesday. In other areas, the festivities start earlier and may continue for weeks or even months. For example, a number of cultures begin Carnaval season after Epiphany, which falls on January 6.