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Edinburgh’s Visitor Levy just dropped 132,000 pounds to revive two beloved events: the Carnival, returning for the first time since 2023, and Mardi Gras, back after skipping last year due to funding woes. The Carnival kicks off July 19th, winding through Market Street, The Mound, and Princes Street, drawing 15,000–20,000 fans, while Mardi Gras rolls back July 18th from 1 PM to 5 PM with 12,000 pounds in fresh cash. The rest funds council ops, security, and performers. Councilors called it a “special case” — the only way to make it happen — celebrating community spirit and smart use of visitor revenue. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/75b82768f1e7b1f6