47 Gorgeous, Insanely Colorful Costumes At Carnival

    Carnival — the indulgent pre-Lent festival celebrated around the world — ended Tuesday. Relive the madness here.

    Jessica Testa
    by Jessica Testa

    BuzzFeed News Reporter

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    Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome

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    Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain

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    Panama City

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    Venice

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    Panama City

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    Barranquilla, Colombia

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    Panama City

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    Panama City

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    Fort-de-France, Martinique

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    Venice

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    Mainz, Germany

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    Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome.

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    Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome.

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    Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome.