If you’ve ever been to an amusement park or a state fair, you’ve likely wasted more than a few dollars trying to win oversized stuffed animals by playing any number of carnival-style games.

Seems easy enough to toss a ball into a bucket. In fact, the game worker even threw a ball in successfully, then let you give ...

Several splendidly contested skating races, a hockey match, in which neither side could score, and the storming of the ice palace were the chief features in the Saranac Ice Carnival that made the ...

Disney California Adventure Park also has carnival-style attractions with the Games of Pixar Pier area, which features four whimsical pay-per-play booths featuring chances to win Pixar-themed prizes.

Beija Flor beat 12 other schools to win the top prize at the carnival for a 14th time. Preparations for the parade begin months in advance. Entrants in the competition often adopt a political theme.