Cultural Festivals and Carnivals

Dynamic carnival scenes showcasing colorful costumes, masks, and traditional celebrations with an energetic and festive atmosphere.

Vibrant dance at a cultural festival

Vibrant dance at a cultural festival

Swabian Fastnacht (carnival), Lindau, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Fools Guild Eiskellerdaemonen from Oberachernat the Great Carnival Parade, Carnival Parade, Swabian-Alemannic Carnival, Oberkirch, Ortenaukreis, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Bolivians Revelers dancing during the annual street block party know as ''Bolivian Carnival'' Eon the third day of Carnival on March 03, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to the Sao Paulo City Council, during Carnival week more than 500 street blocks (blocos de rua) are held and more than 15 million people are expected to participate in them. .

Basler Kuenstlerlarven, masks, Basler Fasnet parade, Basler Fasnacht, Basel, Switzerland, Europe

Street carnival in Santa Cruz, the capital of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Bolivians Revelers dancing during the annual street block party know as ''Bolivian Carnival'' Eon the third day of Carnival on March 03, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to the Sao Paulo City Council, during Carnival week more than 500 street blocks (blocos de rua) are held and more than 15 million people are expected to participate in them. .

Portrait mask of Swabian-Alemannic carnival, Burgrieden, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Basler Fasnacht, Carnival of Basel, Basel, Switzerland, Europe

Basler Fasnacht, Carnival of Basel, Basel, Switzerland, Europe

Participants dressed up as jesters from the guest canton of Schwyz, jesters' symposium of the Märchler carnival societies, parade of historically costumed guildsmen, Sechseläuten or Sächsilüüte, Zurich Spring Festival, Zurich, Switzerland, Europe

Basler Kuenstlerlarven, masks, Basler Fasnet parade, Basler Fasnacht, Basel, Switzerland, Europe

Swabian Fastnacht (carnival), Lindau, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Puppet costume at Fasnacht carnival parade, Switzerland

SWITZERLAND, BASEL: Fasnacht Carnival Fasnacht Costume

Low angle view of a man with a woman wearing costumes

Traditional Swabian-Alemannic Fastnacht, Narrensprung Ravensburg, carnival parade, Faesslistemmer Gundelfingen group, Ravensburg, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Swabian Fastnacht (carnival), Lindau, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Guggenmusik Huegue-Schraenzer Lucerne music group dressed to the theme of an abbey during the carnival procession, Littau, Lucerne, Switzerland, Europe

Dressed-up musicians at the Morgenstraich, carnival procession, Basel, Switzerland, Europe

International Guggenmusiktreffen, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europe

111th boatmen's carnival in Prossen

Basler Fasnacht, Carnival of Basel, Basel, Switzerland, Europe

Swabian Fastnacht (carnival), Lindau, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Basler Fasnet Umzug, Basler Fasnacht, Basel, Schweiz, Europa

Carnival in Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Spain, Europe

Masked Guggenmusiker, brass band, carnival parade of the Wey Guild on Rosenmontag, Guedismaentig, Lucerne Carnival 2020, Lucerne, Switzerland, Europe

Narrenzunft Friburger Schlossberggeister at the Great Carnival Parade, Carnival Parade, Oberkirch, Ortenaukreis, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Madrid Spain; February 18, 2023: Long Live Carnival

Das 31. Internationale Maskenfest Surva in Pernik, Bulgarien Pernik, Bulgaria - January 24, 2025: The 31th International masquerade festival Surva in Pernik, Bulgaria. People with mask called Kukeri dance and perform to scare the evil spirits. Copyright: xZoonar.com/GeorgixDimitrovx 22814067

The opening of the street carnival at Fat Thursday in the carnival on old market, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Narrenzunft Niesatzer Hurzle from Buehl-Niesatz at the Great Carnival Parade, Carnival Parade, Swabian-Alemannic Carnival, Oberkirch, Ortenaukreis, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Children in imaginative costumes at the carnival, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Festival Percussion Instrument mit dekorativer Maske mit weißem Haar geschmückt A captivating percussion setup featuring a vibrant decorative mask with white hair at a public festival, showcasing artistic creativity and live performance ambiance. Perfect for music, culture, and festive celebration themes. LicenseRF Copyright: xZoonar.com/VesselinxVassilevx 23202620

Imaginative costumes at the carnival, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Madrid, 12/13/2015. Celebration of the Bolivian Oruro carnival in the Usera neighborhood. Photo: Maya Balanya ARCHDC.

Carnivalists Guggenmusik drums, carnival parade, parade with dressed up people, Switzerland, Europe

Mask at the largest Indio carnival in the world, Diablada, Dance of the Devils, living UNESCO World Heritage Site, Oruro, Bolivia, South America

Carnival in Torrevieja, Spain February 12, 2023

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Narrenzunft Krutblaettsche from Kehl-Goldscheuer at the Great Carnival Parade, Carnival Parade, Swabian-Alemannic Carnival, Oberkirch, Ortenaukreis, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Roswell UFO Festival

Imaginative representations at the street parade in Menton, motif floats, lemon festival, Fete du Citron, France, Europe

Karneval in Schwoeaebisch Gmuend

Carnival of Blacks and Whites, Colombian traditional festival. It's celebrated from 2 to 7 January of each year. Great Parade, It's celebrated the January 6.

Swabian carnival, Lindau, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

International Guggenmusiktreffen, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europe

Belgium, Walloonia, Liege province, Herve, the cavalcade

Carnivalists Guggenmusik, carnival procession, parade with dressed up people, Switzerland, Europe

Guggenmusig Schaedubrommer group dressed to the theme of casino during the carnival procession in Malters, Lucerne, Switzerland, Europe

Carnivalists Guggenmusik Brazilian motif, carnival procession, parade with dressed up people, Switzerland, Europe

COLOGNE, GERMANY, March 04: Participants of the Carnival parade on March 04, 2014 in Cologne, Germany, Europe

Guggenmusik Christmas Timpani

Basler Fasnet Umzug, Basler Fasnacht, Basel, Schweiz, Europa

Poison dwarfs, Guggen music, costumes, 35th Motteri-Umzug parade in Malters, Lucerne, Switzerland, Europe

Bolivians Revelers dancing during the annual street block party know as ''Bolivian Carnival'' Eon the third day of Carnival on March 03, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to the Sao Paulo City Council, during Carnival week more than 500 street blocks (blocos de rua) are held and more than 15 million people are expected to participate in them. .

La Sartiglia. Oristano. Sardinia. Italy

Guggenmusig Noggirugger group dressed to the theme of dragons during the carnival procession in Malters, Lucerne, Switzerland, Europe

Participants dressed up as jesters from the guest canton of Schwyz, jesters' symposium of the Märchler carnival societies, parade of historically costumed guildsmen, Sechseläuten or Sächsilüüte, Zurich Spring Festival, Zurich, Switzerland, Europe

Swabian Fastnacht (carnival), Lindau, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Belgium, Walloonia, Liege province, Herve, the cavalcade

Choreographed group dance with a water and coral theme and dancers wearing long blue robes and pink, white and yellow masks; Monte Urano, Marche, Italy

Basler Fasnacht, Carnival of Basel, Basel, Switzerland, Europe

Jember Fashion Festival, East Java, Indonesia, Asia

Madrid, 12/13/2015. Celebration of the Bolivian Oruro carnival in the Usera neighborhood. Photo: Maya Balanya ARCHDC.

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Horror mask at the carnival in the city of Rijeka, Croatia, Europe

Swabian carnival, Lindau, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Kaapse Klopse Entertainers, Cape Town, South Africa

Belgium, Wallonia, province of Hainaut, Beloeil. Basecles Carnival

Belgium, Walloonia, Liege province, Malmedy city, carnival

Narrenzunft Friburger Schlossberggeister at the Great Carnival Parade, Carnival Parade, Oberkirch, Ortenaukreis, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

UK, England, London, Bolivian Dancers in costume during Carnival Del Pueblo, Carnaval Del Pueblo Festival is Europes Largest Latin Street Festival

Low angle view of a mature man wearing a costume and gesturing

Authentic peruvian dance

Cosplayer dressed as a bird of prey, showing their claws, Japan Day, Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Bolivian dancers at Carnaval del Pueblo, Latin American carnival parade in London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Basler Fasnacht, Carnival of Basel, Basel, Switzerland, Europe

Das Festival der Surva-Maskeradenspiele in Sofia, Bulgarien Sofia, Bulgaria - January 05, 2025: The Surva masquerade games festival in Sofia, Bulgaria. People called Kukeri parade in masks and ritual costumes, perform ritual dances to drive away evil spirits in Sofia, Bulgaria Copyright: xZoonar.com/GeorgixDimitrovx 22790339

Dance is Cossiers Algaida Es Pla Mallorca Balearic Islands Spain

baile des Cavallets, Felanitx, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

The Smurfs, carnival parade

Salvador street carnival in Pelourinho, Bahia, Brazil, South America

Narrenzunft Dettingen, Carnival of Cultures, Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Swabian Fastnacht (carnival), Lindau, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Basler Fasnet Umzug, Basler Fasnacht, Basel, Schweiz, Europa

Madrid, Spain Octoberber 08, 2022 Festival Hispanidades 2022.

Guggen musicians play music in the Old Town, Carnival, Guedismaentig, Lucerne Carnival, Lucerne, Switzerland, Europe

SPAIN - Vegas del Guadiana (district) - Extremadura - Badajoz. Carnival parade

Musicians of the Guggenmusik group Bazzaschüttler, Switzerland, 30th International GUGGENMUSIK MEETING 02 and 03 February 2013 in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Ostalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europe

Das Festival der Surva-Maskeradenspiele in Sofia, Bulgarien Sofia, Bulgaria - January 05, 2025: The Surva masquerade games festival in Sofia, Bulgaria. People called Kukeri parade in masks and ritual costumes, perform ritual dances to drive away evil spirits in Sofia, Bulgaria Copyright: xZoonar.com/GeorgixDimitrovx 22790304

Carnival of Nice in France, February 2020 with parade of tanks and big heads.

Musicians of the Guggenmusik group Bazzaschüttler, Switzerland, 30th International GUGGENMUSIK MEETING 02 and 03 February 2013 in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Ostalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europe

England, Kent, Rochester. Loose Women Morris performing at the annual Sweeps Festival in Rochester.

Oberdorfer Schantle, historical Narrensprung festival in Oberndorf am Neckar, Oberndorfer Fasnet, Alemannic carnival, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

The oldest carnival in Portugal in Lazarim.

Guggenmusik group, carnival marching band, at the 35th Motteri parade in Malters, Lucerne, Switzerland, Europe

performance in the saint patrick´s day parade, dublin ireland

Musicians of the Guggenmusik group KanniBale, Switzerland, 30th International GUGGENMUSIK MEETING 02 and 03 February 2013 in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Ostalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europe

Disguised musician at the Morgenstraich, carnival procession, Basel, Switzerland, Europe

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