Four Days before Ash Wednesday: Carnival. Ash Wednesday falls on a different date each year, but the huge Carnival celebrations in this country always begin on the preceding Friday and last all weekend. Feasting, costumes, and dancing characterise the swing into Lent. On Saturday, the Carnival Queen is crowned.Shrove Tuesday: Mardi Gras. The Mardi Gras festival is one of the biggest celebrations in the whole country and typically features outlandish floats and plenty of coloured balloons. Traditionally, Mardi Gras celebrations are part of the Carnival Days that start off Lent in this country.Easter: Semana Santa. Every year, Easter is celebrated with a hige festival involving plenty of food and partying, as well as religious ceremonies.3 November: Independence Day. This nation wide festival celebrates the country gaining independence from Colombia and traditionally involves flag waving and a holiday atmosphere.28 November: Independence Day. The country has two independence days! This festival celebrates the country's independence from Spain, which was gained before the country joined (and later became independent from) Colombia.