Tenerife Carnival (Canary Islands, Spain)

As the second-largest carnival worldwide after Rio, Tenerife's celebration hosts over 100,000 costumed participants and draws 1 million visitors annually. The Carnival Queen competition features costumes weighing up to 200 kilograms, a spectacle unmatched by #9's Oruro Carnival in ornate design, with each gown costing an average of $5,000. With a month-long calendar, it offers 30% more festival days than the average South American carnival, including Oruro's single-day event. Its location makes it 40% more accessible for transatlantic travelers than Rio, while maintaining comparable vibrancy.