Synonyms of carnivals

carnivals

noun

plural of carnival

as in festivals

a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something

the town's annual Fourth of July carnival

Synonyms & Similar Words

• festivals
• celebrations
• festivities
• fiestas
• fests
• galas
• fetes
• jubilees
• fairs
• exhibits
• exhibitions
• rejoicings
• jollities
• revelries
• revels
• jamborees
• merriments
• merrymakings
• expositions
• jollifications
• exercises
• shows
• honors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of carnivals

Those who want to partake in an alcoholic libation have a few more options, and most are still themed after seaside carnivals and summer days. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026

Unlike many regional carnivals influenced by Trinidad, Antigua's event champions its own soca music and Eastern Caribbean sounds. — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Unique Souvenirs owner Tim Striggow bought the family business from his grandfather, Eldin Irwin, who purchased several machines from Aramark and other operators starting in the late ‘60s and traveled with them to fairs and carnivals. — Juliet Bennett Rylah, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Families gather for parades, picnics, concerts, carnivals, baseball, and fireworks. — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026

Prakashan, who builds animatronics for malls, parks and carnivals, got PETA’s attention in 2023 with a viral video of robotic elephants at a Dubai festival. — ABC News, 3 July 2026

Mysterious and whimsical, this collection is filled with symbols from zodiac and tarot, fortune telling, and vintage carnivals. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026

Exotic animals were not typically a feature of carnivals; circuses, yes, but not carnivals. — Literary Hub, 20 May 2026

This festival featured carnivals that included music, costumes, and mocking church rituals. — Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026