When is carnival ? You probably ask yourself this question every year and yet the answer is never the same. Indeed, the date of the carnival is based on the date of Easter and therefore varies from year to year. Carnival is of course an opportunity to dress up as whatever you want, but the beauty of the event comes mainly from the abundance of vibrant colors that emanate from the costumes of the carnival. Carnival is a symbol of excess and rebirth, so you have to think big and not do in half measures to impress your spectators. Let’s take a look at the fundamentals for a memorable carnival event. Rio , Venice or Dunkirk had better watch out!
Carnival fundamentals: how not to be wrong ?
Masks, makeup, streamers and confetti are obviously the flagship accessories of the carnival party. However, these essential elements are not enough to make your event a success. Do not forget, what makes the strength of a good carnival is above all the animation because this festival wants to be in perpetual movement! Dance and parade are therefore expected on the program.
Remember this, the appearance of the carnival is not enough if the entertainment is not there. You must structure this event by programming down to the minute the activities that will make your carnival a reference in the party world.
If you are organizing a carnival locally, quickly find partners who will help you organize it. Of course, ideas can come from one and the same person, but logistics is a job in its own right. And don’t forget that this party represents exchange and camaraderie so you have to play the game from start to finish!
We advise you to divide up the tasks while following the same artistic direction: one person will have to take care of the music, another (or even several) of the layout of the parade street and finally, also plan to set up a refreshment bar / snack, because walking in disguise for hours makes you thirsty!
What costume for carnival?
As you may have noticed, the various famous carnivals like that of Venice or Rio are made up of very distinct costumes and sets. The Venice Carnival for example is turned towards a theatrical style with refined costumes accompanied by a Harlequin mask to respect anonymity, while the Rio Carnival wants to be uninhibited and frenzied as the old African traditions want it.
Choosing your costume for the carnival is of course the opportunity to make an original outfit but it is above all the time to send a message that is close to your heart. Your costume must reflect what you want to develop personally during this new year (your professional life, your relationship with nature, your rebirth…). The field of possibilities is open to you. Here is a link that will certainly allow you to find inspiration for your costumes .
What entertainment for carnival?
Even though it is the pride of the older ones, the carnival really appeals to the younger ones. It has become a much-awaited holiday among children and is frequently celebrated in schools. So if you want to please everyone, you will have to find activities that appeal to young and old alike. Lucky for you, we’ve explored the possibilities and found some ideas for carnival entertainment that you should like:
1) The makeup stand
This is undoubtedly the element that should not be forgotten during the carnival! Thanks to the makeup stand, people who did not necessarily plan to dress up for the event will be able to play the game. Easy to set up, it will allow you to seduce young and old alike. In addition, makeup has become an art in its own right in recent years and many tutorials are shared on social networks. It is a must for celebrating carnival at school.
2) My personalized mask
You will understand, at the carnival either we put on makeup or we wear a mask. It is therefore essential to take care of appearances with a mask in your colors and your desires. For this purpose, you can set up a mask customization stand so that participants can express their creativity and convey the message they want to convey. Pearls, feathers, sequins or flowers… you are free to add whatever you want to your mask. Two scenarios are available to you: you can get simple masks or you can create them yourself from cardboard for smaller budgets.
3) The carnival photobooth
The photobooth is the perfect animation to highlight your outfits on this unique day. This photo kiosk, which is all the rage in the world of events, appreciated by businesses and individuals alike, offers you the possibility of taking professional-quality photos printed live. It also allows you to find all the photos taken during the event in an online gallery!
The strength of this device? Everyone leaves the event with memories in their pockets, but above all the participants gather in a good mood around the goal! It is very easy to use and everyone can take a picture of themselves, choose from several personalized frames via the touchscreen interface and then print the pictures in less than 10 seconds.
No technical knowledge or photographic talent is necessary, you just have to stand in front of the lens wearing your best disguise, display your best smile and contemplate the result on the screen.
Filters will be able to highlight the photos, and funny virtual accessories (hats, mustaches…) will add a big dose of fun to the whole. An essential accessory therefore to remember this day full of color and good humor.
You now have all the cards in your hand to shine during the parade. All the same, plan several months of preparation if it is a big carnival animation, the time to organize everything and put everything in place. Now is the time to roll up your sleeves and get ready!
