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Carnival kicks off the Sunday prior to Ash Wednesday here, and this month-long season is marked by two main parades, the Gran Marcha and the Marcha di Despedida (The Farewell March).—Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 Other examples include Ash Wednesday and Palm Sunday.—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026 Williams had also flocked to Broadview on Ash Wednesday.—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 The six-tracker follows last month’s Days of Ash (which was released on Ash Wednesday) and features a new collaboration with Brian Eno.—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Ash Wednesday