If you have been constrained in your work desk and have been trapped in a very frigid lifestyle of having to move through one routine to another, then you definitely deserve a big break. What you need is a perfect blend of colours, style, frolic, music, and everything else that you do not usually get in a normal day.
There are travel locations that have festivals during a specific period of the year. Make sure that when you book, you consider proper timing as most festival events occur only once in the year. To make this an easier task for you, you can seek the help of a reliable travelling agency. Tell them about the specific festival that you would want to participate in, and they would be glad to accommodate you for the period. You can also opt for certain packages including carnival stops in their itineraries. Festivals could come in different forms such as "Mardi Gras", colourful parades, and street dancing.
The great thing about these local and native festivals is that they are usually open to having tourists actively participate in their activities, not leaving one behind as a mere spectator. Most of such activities depict their cultures and traditions and are often very exciting way to get to know the people and the civilization behind your travel location. This way, you can also unwind and relax and even dance around. Most festivals require participants to wear festive masks to add to the thrill and colour.