Revelers in New Orleans play brass-band music during a Mardi Gras parade on Tuesday, February 17, 2015.
Revelers in New Orleans play brass-band music during a Mardi Gras parade on Tuesday, February 17, 2015.
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Mardi Gras revelers in New Orleans make their way from the Bywater to the French Quarter on February 17.
Mardi Gras revelers in New Orleans make their way from the Bywater to the French Quarter on February 17.
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Revelers cheer for beads during the Krewe of Proteus parade in New Orleans on Monday, February 16. The day is known as Lundi Gras, the day before Mardi Gras.
Revelers cheer for beads during the Krewe of Proteus parade in New Orleans on Monday, February 16. The day is known as Lundi Gras, the day before Mardi Gras.
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Barker Curry, 4, cheers while his cousin Sophia Curry, 3, looks at one of her trinkets during the Krewe of Proteus Mardi Gras parade on February 16.
Barker Curry, 4, cheers while his cousin Sophia Curry, 3, looks at one of her trinkets during the Krewe of Proteus Mardi Gras parade on February 16.
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Members of the all-male dance group "The 610 Stompers" perform during the Krewe of Proteus Mardi Gras parade on February 16.
Members of the all-male dance group "The 610 Stompers" perform during the Krewe of Proteus Mardi Gras parade on February 16.
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A masked participant walks through the streets in Lucerne, Switzerland, during a Carnival parade on February 16. Carnival is a circus-like celebration that traditionally occurs before Lent.
A masked participant walks through the streets in Lucerne, Switzerland, during a Carnival parade on February 16. Carnival is a circus-like celebration that traditionally occurs before Lent.
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A member of the Salgueiro samba school performs during a Carnival parade February 16 at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro.
A member of the Salgueiro samba school performs during a Carnival parade February 16 at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro.
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Revelers enjoy a costume party in Madrid on February 15.
Revelers enjoy a costume party in Madrid on February 15.
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People dressed in intricate "Peliquiero" garb run during the Entroido festival February 15 in Laza, Spain. Peliqueiros, the event's main characters, lash out at onlookers with flour, water and live ants as ammunition.
People dressed in intricate "Peliquiero" garb run during the Entroido festival February 15 in Laza, Spain. Peliqueiros, the event's main characters, lash out at onlookers with flour, water and live ants as ammunition.
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A reveler tosses confetti into the air while taking a group selfie at a parade in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, February 14.
A reveler tosses confetti into the air while taking a group selfie at a parade in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, February 14.
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A couple dressed in Venetian costumes kiss in Pamplona, Spain, on February 14.
A couple dressed in Venetian costumes kiss in Pamplona, Spain, on February 14.
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Gucci, left, and Victoria are dressed up for a dog parade in Rio de Janeiro on February 14.
Gucci, left, and Victoria are dressed up for a dog parade in Rio de Janeiro on February 14.
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People with their faces covered in oil and soot carry bull horns as they represent devils at a Carnival festival in Luzon, Spain, on February 14.
People with their faces covered in oil and soot carry bull horns as they represent devils at a Carnival festival in Luzon, Spain, on February 14.
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A dancer performs during a Carnival parade in Sao Paulo on Friday, February 13.
A dancer performs during a Carnival parade in Sao Paulo on Friday, February 13.
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The 2015 Carnival King, "King Momo" Wilson Dias da Costa Neto, holds up the key to the city of Rio de Janeiro with Mayor Eduardo Paes, center, and Carnival Queen Clara Paixao, right, on February 13.
The 2015 Carnival King, "King Momo" Wilson Dias da Costa Neto, holds up the key to the city of Rio de Janeiro with Mayor Eduardo Paes, center, and Carnival Queen Clara Paixao, right, on February 13.
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A large mannequin figure is set up in Nice, France, on February 13.
A large mannequin figure is set up in Nice, France, on February 13.
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Stilt walkers prepare to perform in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, February 12.
Stilt walkers prepare to perform in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, February 12.
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Carnival participants don wooden masks and animal furs to scare residents in the Swiss village of Blatten on February 12.
Carnival participants don wooden masks and animal furs to scare residents in the Swiss village of Blatten on February 12.
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A dancer participates in a Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro on February 12.
A dancer participates in a Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro on February 12.
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Masked revelers parade through the streets of Lucerne, Switzerland, on February 12.
Masked revelers parade through the streets of Lucerne, Switzerland, on February 12.
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A performer wearing a wooden mask takes part in the annual Carnival parade in Mittenwald, Germany, on February 12.
A performer wearing a wooden mask takes part in the annual Carnival parade in Mittenwald, Germany, on February 12.
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A nominee for Queen of the Carnival of Santa Cruz shows off her outfit on stage Wednesday, February 11, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
A nominee for Queen of the Carnival of Santa Cruz shows off her outfit on stage Wednesday, February 11, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
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A beauty contestant performs February 11 during the Gay Glam Ball in Rio de Janeiro.
A beauty contestant performs February 11 during the Gay Glam Ball in Rio de Janeiro.
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Samba dancers rehearse Tuesday, February 10, ahead of Carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro.
Samba dancers rehearse Tuesday, February 10, ahead of Carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro.
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A costumed reveler poses at St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy, during the Venice Carnival on Sunday, February 8.
A costumed reveler poses at St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy, during the Venice Carnival on Sunday, February 8.
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Members of the Candomble religion take part in a cleansing ceremony at Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome on February 8.
Members of the Candomble religion take part in a cleansing ceremony at Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome on February 8.
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Dancers perform during Carnival in La Paz, Bolivia, on Saturday, February 7.
Dancers perform during Carnival in La Paz, Bolivia, on Saturday, February 7.
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A dancer participates in Carnival celebrations February 7 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
A dancer participates in Carnival celebrations February 7 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
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A reveler painted in motor oil performs during Carnival celebrations in Carrefour, Haiti, on Friday, February 6.
A reveler painted in motor oil performs during Carnival celebrations in Carrefour, Haiti, on Friday, February 6.
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A woman paints a figure during preparations for the Carnival parade in Nice, France, on Thursday, February 5.
A woman paints a figure during preparations for the Carnival parade in Nice, France, on Thursday, February 5.
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Drummers perform February 5 during the first day of the "Llamadas," one of the Carnival parades in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Drummers perform February 5 during the first day of the "Llamadas," one of the Carnival parades in Montevideo, Uruguay.
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