I’m overnight my first time in Lisbon & it happens to be on the Monday night before Mardi Gras Feb 12th in a couple of weeks-
I’m gettin in after dark & leaving the next morning but would love to catch a festival that night if there is one. I’m seeing something about a parade of clowns but no information about specifics where/when Also do the funiculars run at night? Thank you!
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Cascais, Portugal
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Carnaval is not a big thing in Portugal. You would likely find a more authentic Portuguese experience going to a restaurant or bar in Chiado or Bairro Alto for the evening. But, be aware that a lot of restaurants close on Monday, so google restaurants open on Monday before you go.
http://www.carris.pt/en/elevators This is the website for all the elevadors. It gives opening and closing times.
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Rick Steves' Europe
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The Clown/parade/ball thing is actually in the town of Loures, north of Lisbon airport. Closer to the city, the Parque Nações looks like the main street fair location.
See also (in Portuguese):