Possible Clues:

• Big Spanish celebration
• Provided rolls and assortment of teas for carnival
• Festival, fete
• South American celebration
• Carnival that is taking place on street is being held by footballers
• Takes off, having left out thanks for holiday
• Holiday following one in France is ace
• Some iffiest areas for a foreign holiday
• Sonora celebration
• Firm hand gripping mine, finally, before a party