A samba-school student performs in Rio de Janeiro during a Carnival parade on Tuesday, February 9.
A samba-school student performs in Rio de Janeiro during a Carnival parade on Tuesday, February 9.
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Mardi Gras revelers hang out in New Orleans' French Quarter on February 9.
Mardi Gras revelers hang out in New Orleans' French Quarter on February 9.
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People in costume make their way through the French Quarter on February 9.
People in costume make their way through the French Quarter on February 9.
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Costumed revelers gather around a giant effigy during Carnival celebrations in Podence, Portugal, on Sunday, February 7.
Costumed revelers gather around a giant effigy during Carnival celebrations in Podence, Portugal, on Sunday, February 7.
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People in Ivrea, Italy, participate in the traditional "Battle of the Oranges" on February 7.
People in Ivrea, Italy, participate in the traditional "Battle of the Oranges" on February 7.
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Dancers participate in the "Diablada," or Devil's Dance, during Carnival festivities in Oruro, Bolivia, on Saturday, February 6.
Dancers participate in the "Diablada," or Devil's Dance, during Carnival festivities in Oruro, Bolivia, on Saturday, February 6.
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Revelers perform during the first night of the Carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on February 6.
Revelers perform during the first night of the Carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on February 6.
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A villager is dressed in costume near Maceda, Spain, on February 6.
A villager is dressed in costume near Maceda, Spain, on February 6.
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Performers dance at the Sambadrome in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on February 6.
Performers dance at the Sambadrome in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on February 6.
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Revelers enjoy the "Heaven on Earth" block party during Carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro on February 6.
Revelers enjoy the "Heaven on Earth" block party during Carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro on February 6.
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Confetti surrounds a dancer of during a Carnival parade in Montevideo, Uruguay, on Friday, February 5.
Confetti surrounds a dancer of during a Carnival parade in Montevideo, Uruguay, on Friday, February 5.
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Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes, center, jokes with a reveler at a ceremony marking the official start of Carnival on February 5.
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes, center, jokes with a reveler at a ceremony marking the official start of Carnival on February 5.
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Young revelers joke with each other as they lie in the shade during a Carnival block parade in Olinda, Brazil, on February 5.
Young revelers joke with each other as they lie in the shade during a Carnival block parade in Olinda, Brazil, on February 5.
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Revelers in traditional costumes celebrate during a Carnival parade in Mittenwald, Germany, on Thursday, February 4.
Revelers in traditional costumes celebrate during a Carnival parade in Mittenwald, Germany, on Thursday, February 4.
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Carnival dancers perform at the baggage claim area at an airport in Recife, Brazil, on February 4.
Carnival dancers perform at the baggage claim area at an airport in Recife, Brazil, on February 4.
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A band performs during a Carnival procession near the Reuss River in Lucerne, Switzerland, on February 4.
A band performs during a Carnival procession near the Reuss River in Lucerne, Switzerland, on February 4.
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Revelers pose in St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy, during Carnival celebrations on February 4.
Revelers pose in St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy, during Carnival celebrations on February 4.
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A reveler dances in costume during a parade in Rio de Janeiro on February 4.
A reveler dances in costume during a parade in Rio de Janeiro on February 4.
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A reveler in a traditional costume walks in a Carnival parade in Mohacs, Hungary, on February 4.
A reveler in a traditional costume walks in a Carnival parade in Mohacs, Hungary, on February 4.
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A costumed reveler takes a break during Carnival celebrations in Cologne, Germany, on February 4.
A costumed reveler takes a break during Carnival celebrations in Cologne, Germany, on February 4.
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