Brazilian Festival Often Compared to Mardi Gras

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Canada, Group 1268, Puzzle 1 (Manitoba and Alberta).

Question is: Brazilian Festival Often Compared to Mardi Gras

and the answer is: CARNAVAL

Word Meaning:

CARNAVAL — One of various large carnivals held before the beginning of Lent, especially in Latin America.

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