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carnival

[kahr-nuh-vuhl] / ˈkɑr nə vəl /


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A full-scale St Paul's Carnival will not take place in Bristol this year after organisers said it could not be delivered safely or sustainably due to rising costs.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Ambev said it leveraged the Carnival festivities, particularly in Brazil, to reinforce the connection between its brands and consumers, and to drive engagement.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The cruise industry has faced some potential setbacks this year as the conflict in the Middle East led global oil prices to soar, raising costs for Royal Caribbean, Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Lines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Despite Thursday’s gains, Royal Caribbean’s stock has still lost 2.2% in 2026, while shares of rival Carnival have dropped 12.6%, Norwegian’s stock has slid 18.3%.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Bono said, “Good to see a man who don’t need the Carnival in Venice, just so long as he’s got a live squirrel and a pile of squash to huck.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson




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