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The colorful costumes and masks of the Venice Carnival

Claudia Marchiori, winner of last year's 'Maria of the Carnival' contest, descends from the Campanile (Bell Tower) in St Mark's Square during the traditional 'Volo dell'Angelo' (Flight of the Angel) event that marks the official opening of the celebrations of St. Mark's Square at the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, on Feb. 19, 2017. The carnival season in the historical lagoon city attracts revellers from around the world every year.
Claudia Marchiori, winner of last year's 'Maria of the Carnival' contest, descends from the Campanile (Bell Tower) in St Mark's Square during the traditional 'Volo dell'Angelo' (Flight of the Angel) event that marks the official opening of the celebrations of St. Mark's Square at the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, on Feb. 19, 2017. The carnival season in the historical lagoon city attracts revellers from around the world every year.
Andrea Merola, European Pressphoto Agency
Claudia Marchiori (L), winner of last year's 'Maria of the Carnival' contest, poses with the Doge (R) in St Mark's square after performing the traditional 'Volo dell'Angelo' (Flight of the Angel) event.
Claudia Marchiori (L), winner of last year's 'Maria of the Carnival' contest, poses with the Doge (R) in St Mark's square after performing the traditional 'Volo dell'Angelo' (Flight of the Angel) event.
Andrea Merola, European Pressphoto Agency
This picture taken through a glass shows revellers dressed in masks and period costumes taking part at the Venice Carnival on Feb. 19, 2017
This picture taken through a glass shows revellers dressed in masks and period costumes taking part at the Venice Carnival on Feb. 19, 2017
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Revellers dressed in masks and period costumes take part in the Venice Carnival on Feb. 18, 2017, in Venice.
Revellers dressed in masks and period costumes take part in the Venice Carnival on Feb. 18, 2017, in Venice.
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A costumed reveller poses by the water before the official opening of the celebrations of St. Mark's Square at the Venice Carnival on Feb. 19, 2017.
A costumed reveller poses by the water before the official opening of the celebrations of St. Mark's Square at the Venice Carnival on Feb. 19, 2017.
Andrea Merola, European Pressphoto Agency
Modern smartphones and traditional costumes cross paths as revellers pose for a photo.
Modern smartphones and traditional costumes cross paths as revellers pose for a photo.
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This costume appears to be seaworthy during the Venice Carnival on Feb. 19, 2017 in Venice.
This costume appears to be seaworthy during the Venice Carnival on Feb. 19, 2017 in Venice.
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A reveller dressed as a jester takes part in the Venice Carnival on Feb. 18, 2017./
A reveller dressed as a jester takes part in the Venice Carnival on Feb. 18, 2017./
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Two costumed celebrants pose in front of gondolas during the Venice Carnival on Feb. 18, 2017.
Two costumed celebrants pose in front of gondolas during the Venice Carnival on Feb. 18, 2017.
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A reveller wearing colorful plumage and sporting a matching scepter poses during the Venice Carnival on Feb.18, 2017
A reveller wearing colorful plumage and sporting a matching scepter poses during the Venice Carnival on Feb.18, 2017
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Imagination takes flight in the costumes at the Venice Carnival on Feb. 19, 2017.
Imagination takes flight in the costumes at the Venice Carnival on Feb. 19, 2017.
Alberto Pizzoli, AFP/Getty Images
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