Pictures: Carnival around the world
TOPSHOT - A dancer of the Mangueira samba school performs on the second night of Rio’s Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 28, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Yasuyoshi CHIBAYASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP/Getty Images)
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Carnival season technically begins on Jan. 6, also known as Twelfth Night and runs through Mardi Gras, which falls on Feb. 28, 2017, the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Big celebrations around the world usually occur in those final two weeks, but some happen earlier.
TOPSHOT - Revellers of the Mangueira samba school perform on the second night of Rio’s Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 28, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Yasuyoshi CHIBAYASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP/Getty Images)
TOPSHOT - Revellers of the Sao Clemente samba school perform during the second night of Rio’s Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 27, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Yasuyoshi CHIBAYASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP/Getty Images)
Revellers covered with talcum powder wait for promotional goodies during the street carnival ‘Los Indianos’ in Santa Cruz de la Palma, on the Spanish Canary island of La Palma, on February 27, 2017. The event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from elections for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, to children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) and street performances. / AFP PHOTO / DESIREE MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
Revellers of the Mangueira samba school perform on the second night of Rio’s Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 28, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Yasuyoshi CHIBAYASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP/Getty Images)
Revellers of the Mangueira samba school perform on the second night of Rio’s Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 28, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Yasuyoshi CHIBAYASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP/Getty Images)
Revellers dance in the carnival parade in the mining village of El Callao, Bolivar state, southeastern Venezuela on February 27, 2017. El Callao’s carnival was recently named Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. / AFP PHOTO / JUAN BARRETOJUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (JUAN BARRETO / AFP/Getty Images)
Members from the Unidos da Tijuca samba school parade during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) (Felipe Dana / AP)
Revellers covered with talcum powder wait for promotional goodies during the street carnival ‘Los Indianos’ in Santa Cruz de la Palma, on the Spanish Canary island of La Palma, on February 27, 2017. The event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from elections for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, to children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) and street performances. / AFP PHOTO / DESIREE MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
A performer from the Uniao da Ilha samba school dances on a float during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) (Leo Correa / AP)
Revellers covered with talcum powder wait for promotional goodies during the street carnival ‘Los Indianos’ in Santa Cruz de la Palma, on the Spanish Canary island of La Palma, on February 27, 2017. The event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from elections for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, to children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) and street performances. / AFP PHOTO / DESIREE MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
A performer from the Uniao da Ilha samba school parades during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) (Leo Correa / AP)
Revellers dance in the carnival parade in the mining village of El Callao, Bolivar state, southeastern Venezuela on February 27, 2017. El Callao’s carnival was recently named Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. / AFP PHOTO / JUAN BARRETOJUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (JUAN BARRETO / AFP/Getty Images)
A reveller of the Sao Clemente samba school performs during the second night of Rio’s Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 27, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Yasuyoshi CHIBAYASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP/Getty Images)
Revellers of the Sao Clemente samba school perform during the second night of Rio’s Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 27, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Vanderlei ALMEIDAVANDERLEI ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (VANDERLEI ALMEIDA / AFP/Getty Images)
A reveller of Unidos da Tijuca samba school waits for the start of their parade on the second night of Rio’s Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 28, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Yasuyoshi CHIBAYASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP/Getty Images)
A reveller of the Uniao da Ilha do Governador samba school performs during the second night of Rio’s Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 27, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / VANDERLEI ALMEIDAVANDERLEI ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (VANDERLEI ALMEIDA / AFP/Getty Images)
A performer from the Mocidade samba school parades during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday Feb. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Mauro Pimentel) (Mauro Pimentel / AP)
Masked revellers parade through the streets, during the carnival in Lucerne, Switzerland, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. (Urs Flueeler/Keystone via AP) (Urs Flueeler / AP)
Masked revellers parade through the streets, during the carnival in Lucerne, Switzerland, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. (Urs Flueeler/Keystone via AP) (Urs Flueeler / AP)
A performer from the Unidos da Tijuca samba school parades during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) (Leo Correa / AP)
A reveller of the Sao Clemente samba school performs during the second night of Rio’s Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 27, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Yasuyoshi CHIBAYASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP/Getty Images)
A reveller of Unidos da Tijuca samba school performs on the second night of Rio’s Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 28, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Yasuyoshi CHIBAYASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP/Getty Images)
A performer from the Unidos da Tijuca samba school parades during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) (Leo Correa / AP)
Revellers of Unidos da Tijuca samba school perform on the second night of Rio’s Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 28, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Yasuyoshi CHIBAYASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP/Getty Images)
Revellers of the Portela samba school perform on the second night of Rio’s Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early on February 28, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Vanderlei ALMEIDAVANDERLEI ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (VANDERLEI ALMEIDA / AFP/Getty Images)
A performer from the Portela samba school parades during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) (Leo Correa / AP)
Performer from the Portela samba school parades during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday Feb. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Mauro Pimentel) (Mauro Pimentel / AP)
Performers from the Mangueira samba school parade during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) (Silvia Izquierdo / AP)
Performers from the Unidos da Tijuca samba school, impersonating U.S. artist Beyonce, parade during Carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Mauro Pimentel) (Mauro Pimentel / AP)
Revellers dance in the carnival parade in the mining village of El Callao, Bolivar state, southeastern Venezuela on February 27, 2017. El Callao’s carnival was recently named Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. / AFP PHOTO / JUAN BARRETO / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY ISABEL SANCHEZJUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (JUAN BARRETO / AFP/Getty Images)
Revellers of the Uniao da Ilha do Governador samba school perform during the second night of Rio’s Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 27, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / VANDERLEI ALMEIDAVANDERLEI ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (VANDERLEI ALMEIDA / AFP/Getty Images)
Revellers dance in the carnival parade in the mining village of El Callao, Bolivar state, southeastern Venezuela on February 27, 2017. El Callao’s carnival was recently named Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. / AFP PHOTO / JUAN BARRETO / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY ISABEL SANCHEZJUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (JUAN BARRETO / AFP/Getty Images)
A dancer performs on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017. The over month long event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from the election for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. / AFP PHOTO / Desiree MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
A dancer performs on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017. The over month long event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from the election for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. / AFP PHOTO / Desiree MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
A dancer performs on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017. The over month long event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from the election for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. / AFP PHOTO / Desiree MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
Dancers perform on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017. The over month long event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from the election for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. / AFP PHOTO / Desiree MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
A dancer performs on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017. The over month long event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from the election for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. / AFP PHOTO / Desiree MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
Dancers perform on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017. The over month long event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from the election for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. / AFP PHOTO / Desiree MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
Dancers perform on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017. The over month long event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from the election for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. / AFP PHOTO / Desiree MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
Dancers perform on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017. The over month long event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from the election for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. / AFP PHOTO / Desiree MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
Dancers perform on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017. The over month long event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from the election for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. / AFP PHOTO / Desiree MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
A dancer performs on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017. The over month long event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from the election for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. / AFP PHOTO / Desiree MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
Dancers perform on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017. The over month long event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from the election for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. / AFP PHOTO / Desiree MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
A dancer performs on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017. The over month long event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from the election for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. / AFP PHOTO / Desiree MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
A dancer performs on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017. The over month long event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from the election for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. / AFP PHOTO / Desiree MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
Dancers perform on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017. The over month long event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from the election for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. / AFP PHOTO / Desiree MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
Dancers perform on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017. The over month long event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from the election for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. / AFP PHOTO / Desiree MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
Dancers perform on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017. The over month long event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from the election for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. / AFP PHOTO / Desiree MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
Dancers perform on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017. The over month long event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from the election for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. / AFP PHOTO / Desiree MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
A dancer performs on the main stage in the Battle of the Troops contest during carnival celebrations in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 18, 2017. The over month long event began on February 1 and finishes on March 5 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from the election for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. / AFP PHOTO / Desiree MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Nominee for Queen of the 2013 Santa Cruz carnival Ariana Mejias performs on February 26, 2014 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Canary island of Tenerife, Spain. The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife brings every year thousands of revellers. Santa Cruz is the closest European equivalent to the Brazilian Carnival from Rio Janeiro. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 475575883 (Pablo Blazquez Dominguez / Getty Images)
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Nominee for Queen of the 2013 Santa Cruz carnival Carmen Desire Garcia performs on February 26, 2014 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Canary island of Tenerife, Spain. The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife brings every year thousands of revellers. Santa Cruz is the closest European equivalent to the Brazilian Carnival from Rio Janeiro. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 475575883 (Pablo Blazquez Dominguez / Getty Images)
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Nominee for Queen of the 2013 Santa Cruz carnival Suleima Martin performs on February 26, 2014 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Canary island of Tenerife, Spain. The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife brings every year thousands of revellers. Santa Cruz is the closest European equivalent to the Brazilian Carnival from Rio Janeiro. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 475575883 (Pablo Blazquez Dominguez / Getty Images)
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Nominee for Queen of the 2013 Santa Cruz carnival Suleima Martin performs on February 26, 2014 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Canary island of Tenerife, Spain. The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife brings every year thousands of revellers. Santa Cruz is the closest European equivalent to the Brazilian Carnival from Rio Janeiro. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 475575883 (Pablo Blazquez Dominguez / Getty Images)
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Nominee for Queen of the 2013 Santa Cruz carnival Paula Delgado performs on February 26, 2014 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Canary island of Tenerife, Spain. The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife brings every year thousands of revellers. Santa Cruz is the closest European equivalent to the Brazilian Carnival from Rio Janeiro. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 475575883 (Pablo Blazquez Dominguez / Getty Images)
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Nominee Amanda Perdomo poses for photographs at backstage before she was elected as Queen of the 2013 Santa Cruz carnival on February 26, 2014 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Canary island of Tenerife, Spain. The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife brings thousands of revellers every year. Santa Cruz is the closest European equivalent to the Brazilian Carnival from Rio Janeiro. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 475575883 (Pablo Blazquez Dominguez / Getty Images)
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Nominee Ana Belen Sepulveda prepares at backstage for her performance on Queen of the 2013 Santa Cruz carnival Gala on February 26, 2014 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Canary island of Tenerife, Spain. The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife brings thousands of revellers every year . Santa Cruz is the closest European equivalent to the Brazilian Carnival from Rio Janeiro. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 475575883 (Pablo Blazquez Dominguez / Getty Images)
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Nominee Gara Ramos stands on stage after her performance on Queen of the 2013 Santa Cruz carnival Gala on February 26, 2014 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Canary island of Tenerife, Spain. The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife brings thousands of revellers every year . Santa Cruz is the closest European equivalent to the Brazilian Carnival from Rio Janeiro. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 475575883 (Pablo Blazquez Dominguez / Getty Images)
A nominee for Queen of the Carnival of Santa Cruz, on the main stage, shows off her outfit under the watchful eyes of the jury in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife on February 26, 2014. The dresses are more than five meters high and over 80 kilos in weight. The over one-month-long event began on January 31 and finishes on March 8 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from elections for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. AFP PHOTO / DESIREE MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT: (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Nominee for Queen of the 2013 Santa Cruz carnival Nuria Garcia performs on February 26, 2014 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Canary island of Tenerife, Spain. The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife brings every year thousands of revellers. Santa Cruz is the closest European equivalent to the Brazilian Carnival from Rio Janeiro. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 475575883 (Pablo Blazquez Dominguez / Getty Images)
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Nominee for Queen of the 2013 Santa Cruz carnival Yolanda Mendoza performs on February 26, 2014 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Canary island of Tenerife, Spain. The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife brings every year thousands of revellers. Santa Cruz is the closest European equivalent to the Brazilian Carnival from Rio Janeiro. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 475575883 (Pablo Blazquez Dominguez / Getty Images)
TOPSHOTS A nominee for Queen of the Carnival of Santa Cruz, on the main stage, shows off her outfit under the watchful eyes of the jury in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife on February 26, 2014. The dresses are more than five meters high and over 80 kilos in weight. The over one-month-long event began on January 31 and finishes on March 8 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from elections for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. AFP PHOTO / DESIREE MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT: (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Nominee for Queen of the 2013 Santa Cruz carnival Noemi Hormiga performs on February 26, 2014 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Canary island of Tenerife, Spain. The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife brings every year thousands of revellers. Santa Cruz is the closest European equivalent to the Brazilian Carnival from Rio Janeiro. (Photo by Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 475575883 (Pablo Blazquez Dominguez / Getty Images)
A nominee for Queen of the Carnival of Santa Cruz, on the main stage, shows off her outfit under the watchful eyes of the jury in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife on February 26, 2014. The dresses are more than five meters high and over 80 kilos in weight. The over one-month-long event began on January 31 and finishes on March 8 with orchestras playing Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms throughout the festivities that range from elections for the Carnival Queen, the Junior Queen and the Senior Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. AFP PHOTO / DESIREE MARTINDESIREE MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT: (DESIREE MARTIN / AFP/Getty Images)
A dancer forming a group known as “comparsa”, competes by playing and dancing to the rhythm of the traditional “candombe” music, in Montevideo on February 10, 2017 during the second day of the “Llamadas”, only one of events that make up Uruguay’s carnival -- the world’s longest. / AFP PHOTO / Pablo PORCIUNCULA BRUNEPABLO PORCIUNCULA BRUNE/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (PABLO PORCIUNCULA BRUNE / AFP/Getty Images)
A dancer forming a group known as “comparsa”, competes by playing and dancing to the rhythm of the traditional “candombe” music, in Montevideo on February 10, 2017 during the second day of the “Llamadas”, only one of events that make up Uruguay’s carnival -- the world’s longest. / AFP PHOTO / Pablo PORCIUNCULA BRUNEPABLO PORCIUNCULA BRUNE/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (PABLO PORCIUNCULA BRUNE / AFP/Getty Images)
Dancers and drummers perform during “Las llamadas” carnival parade in Montevideo, Uruguay, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Las Llamadas, or “The Calls,” is a drum-call parade with pounding Afro-Uruguayan rhythmic music known as “Candombe,” featuring three types of drums: el chico, repique and piano. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico) (Matilde Campodonico / AP)
TOPSHOT - A dancer forming a group known as “comparsa”, competes by playing and dancing to the rhythm of the traditional “candombe” music, in Montevideo on February 10, 2017 during the second day of the “Llamadas”, only one of events that make up Uruguay’s carnival -- the world’s longest. / AFP PHOTO / Pablo PORCIUNCULA BRUNEPABLO PORCIUNCULA BRUNE/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (PABLO PORCIUNCULA BRUNE / AFP/Getty Images)
Drummers play during “Las llamadas” carnival parade in Montevideo, Uruguay, late Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. “Las Llamadas,” or The Calls, is a drum-call parade with pounding Afro-Uruguayan rhythmic music known as “Candombe,” and features three types of drums: el chico, repique and piano. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico) (Matilde Campodonico / AP)
A drummer puts his hat on for “Las llamadas” carnival parade in Montevideo, Uruguay, late Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. “Las Llamadas,” or The Calls, is a drum-call parade with pounding Afro-Uruguayan rhythmic music known as “Candombe.” (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico) (Matilde Campodonico / AP)
A feathered dancer stands ready to perform at the “Las llamadas” carnival parade in Montevideo, Uruguay, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. “Las Llamadas,” or The Calls, is a drum-call parade with pounding Afro-Uruguayan rhythmic music known as “Candombe.” (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico) (Matilde Campodonico / AP)
Dancers perform in the Las Llamadas carnival parade in Montevideo, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico) ORG XMIT: MVD102 (Matilde Campodonico / Associated Press)
A dancer performs next to drummers during the second night of the “Llamadas” parade during carnival in Montevideo on February 6, 2010. The “Llamadas” is Uruguay’s biggest carnival parade, in which “comparsas” -- groups of dancers and drummers of the traditional “candombe” music -- compete during two nights of parade. AFP PHOTO/PABLO PORCIUNCULA (Photo credit should read PABLO PORCIUNCULA/AFP/Getty Images) (PABLO PORCIUNCULA / AFP/Getty Images)
Drummers dressed as lions perform in the Las Llamadas carnival parade in Montevideo, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico) ORG XMIT: MVD103 (Matilde Campodonico / Associated Press)
A dancer forming a group known as “comparsa”, competes by playing and dancing to the rhythm of the traditional “candombe” music, in Montevideo on February 10, 2017 during the second day of the “Llamadas”, only one of events that make up Uruguay’s carnival -- the world’s longest. / AFP PHOTO / Pablo PORCIUNCULA BRUNEPABLO PORCIUNCULA BRUNE/AFP/Getty Images ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD ** (PABLO PORCIUNCULA BRUNE / AFP/Getty Images)
Dancers perform to candombe music played by a comparsa, an Uruguayan carnival band, during the second night of the Llamadas parade in Montevideo February 4, 2011. The Llamadas, which is Spanish for “call”, originated during the colonial times when slaves played drums to keep in touch with relatives and friends. REUTERS/Andres Stapff (URUGUAY - Tags: SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY) ORG XMIT: AST06 (ANDRES STAPFF / REUTERS)
A dancer performs in the second night of the “Llamadas” parade during carnival in Montevideo on February 4, 2011. The “Llamadas” is Uruguay’s biggest carnival parade, in which “comparsas” -- groups of dancers and drummers of the traditional “candombe” music -- compete during two nights of parade. AFP PHOTO/PABLO PORCIUNCULA (Photo credit should read PABLO PORCIUNCULA/AFP/Getty Images) (PABLO PORCIUNCULA / AFP/Getty Images)
A dancer performs during the first day of the “Llamadas”, one of the carnival parades taking place in Montevideo, on January 31, 2013. The “Llamadas” is Uruguay’s biggest carnival parade during which the “comparsas” -traditional “candombe” music groups of dancers and drummers- compete during two days. AFP PHOTO/ AFP PHOTO / Miguel ROJOMIGUEL ROJO/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT: (MIGUEL ROJO / AFP/Getty Images)
A dancer and drummers perform in a street of the Sur neighbourhood in Montevideo, during the second night of the “Llamadas” (Calls) parade on February 14, 2014. The “Llamadas” is Uruguay’s biggest carnival parade, in which “comparsas” -- groups of dancers and drummers of the traditional “candombe” music -- compete during two nights of parades. AFP PHOTO/PABLO PORCIUNCULAPABLO PORCIUNCULA/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT: (PABLO PORCIUNCULA / AFP/Getty Images)
Members of a comparsa, an Uruguayan carnival band, perform during the second night of the Llamadas parade in Montevideo February 10, 2012. The Llamadas, which is Spanish for “Call”, originated during the colonial times when slaves played drums to keep in touch with relatives and friends. REUTERS/Andres Stapff (URUGUAY - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY) ORG XMIT: AST102 (ANDRES STAPFF / REUTERS)
A dancer performs in a street of the Sur neighbourhood in Montevideo, during the second night of the “Llamadas” (Calls) parade on February 14, 2014. The “Llamadas” is Uruguay’s biggest carnival parade, in which “comparsas” -- groups of dancers and drummers of the traditional “candombe” music -- compete during two nights of parades. AFP PHOTO/PABLO PORCIUNCULAPABLO PORCIUNCULA/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT: (PABLO PORCIUNCULA / AFP/Getty Images)
A dancer performs along the streets of the ‘Sur’ neighborhood during the second night of the “Llamadas” (Calls) parade of the carnival of Montevideo on February 10, 2012. The “Llamadas” is Uruguay’s biggest carnival parade, in which “comparsas” -- groups of dancers and drummers of the traditional “candombe” music -- compete for two consecutive nights. AFP PHOTO/PABLO PORCIUNCULA (Photo credit should read PABLO PORCIUNCULA/AFP/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: (PABLO PORCIUNCULA / AFP/Getty Images)
Members of a comparsa, an Uruguayan carnival band, perform during the second night of the Llamadas parade in Montevideo February 10, 2012. The Llamadas, which is Spanish for “Call”, originated during the colonial times when slaves played drums to keep in touch with relatives and friends. REUTERS/Andres Stapff (URUGUAY - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY) ORG XMIT: AST110 (ANDRES STAPFF / REUTERS)
A dancer performs along the streets of the ‘Sur’ neighborhood during the second night of the “Llamadas” (Calls) parade of the carnival of Montevideo on February 10, 2012. The “Llamadas” is Uruguay’s biggest carnival parade, in which “comparsas” -- groups of dancers and drummers of the traditional “candombe” music -- compete for two consecutive nights. AFP PHOTO/PABLO PORCIUNCULA (Photo credit should read PABLO PORCIUNCULA/AFP/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: (PABLO PORCIUNCULA / AFP/Getty Images)
A reveller from the Vila Isabel samba school parades on the first night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome February 20, 2012. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT) ORG XMIT: RIO594 (SERGIO MORAES / REUTERS)
A reveller from the Grande Rio samba school takes part in the second night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome February 21, 2012. REUTERS/Nacho Doce (BRAZIL - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY) ORG XMIT: RIO575 (NACHO DOCE / REUTERS)
A reveller from the Unidos da Tijuca samba school takes part in the second night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome February 21, 2012. REUTERS/Nacho Doce (BRAZIL - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY) ORG XMIT: RIO534 (NACHO DOCE / REUTERS)
Revellers from the Beija-Flor samba school parade on the first night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome February 20, 2012. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT) ORG XMIT: RIO532 (SERGIO MORAES / REUTERS)
A reveller of Beija-Flor samba school dances during the first night of carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro on February 20, 2012. TOPSHOTS AFP PHOTO / ANTONIO SCORZA (Photo credit should read ANTONIO SCORZA/AFP/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: (ANTONIO SCORZA / AFP/Getty Images)
Revellers of the Unidos da Tijuca samba school perform during the second night of Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro on February 21, 2012. The processions, featuring near naked dancing queens, spectacularly imaginative floats and thousands of extras, were being held before a stadium crowd of 70,000 and an international broadcast audience. AFP PHOTO / VANDERLEI ALMEIDA (Photo credit should read VANDERLEI ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: (VANDERLEI ALMEIDA / AFP/Getty Images)
Revellers of Portela samba school perform during the first night of carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro on February 19, 2012. TOPSHOTS AFP PHOTO / ANTONIO SCORZA (Photo credit should read ANTONIO SCORZA/AFP/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: (ANTONIO SCORZA / AFP/Getty Images)
Revellers of the Academicos do Grande Rio samba school perform during the second night of Carnival at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro on February 21, 2012. The processions, featuring near naked dancing queens, spectacularly imaginative floats and thousands of extras, were being held before a stadium crowd of 70,000 and an international broadcast audience. AFP PHOTO / VANDERLEI ALMEIDA (Photo credit should read VANDERLEI ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: (VANDERLEI ALMEIDA / AFP/Getty Images)
Water is sprinkled on revellers to help them cool off during an annual block party known as “Escravos da Maua”, one of the many carnival parties to take place in the neighbourhoods of Rio de Janeiro February 3, 2013. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCIETY) ORG XMIT: RJO101 (PILAR OLIVARES / REUTERS)
A reveller dances on a float of the Inocentes de Belford Roxo samba school on the first night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCIETY) ORG XMIT: RIO601 (SERGIO MORAES / REUTERS)
Revellers of the Salgueiro samba school participate on the first night of the annual carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCIETY) ORG XMIT: RIO653 (RICARDO MORAES / REUTERS)
A reveller of Salgueiro samba school cheers on a float during the second night of carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, early on February 21, 2012. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON (Photo credit should read CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: (CHRISTOPHE SIMON / AFP/Getty Images)
Revellers of the Salgueiro samba school participate on the first night of the annual carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome, February 10, 2013. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCIETY) ORG XMIT: RIO645 (PILAR OLIVARES / REUTERS)
A reveller from the Vila Isabel samba school participates in the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome February 12, 2013. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes (BRAZIL - Tags: SOCIETY) ORG XMIT: RIO331 (RICARDO MORAES / REUTERS)
Revelers of Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school perform during the second night of Carnival parades at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro on February 12, 2013. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMONCHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images ORG XMIT: (CHRISTOPHE SIMON / AFP/Getty Images)
