Carnival has begun in Rome. Ancient Roman legionaries, Comedia del Arte characters and superheroes have converged on the Eternal City to celebrate for eleven days on end.
© RIA Novosti . Natalia ShmakovaCarnival has begun in Rome. Ancient Roman legionaries, Comedia del Arte characters and superheroes have converged on the Eternal City to celebrate for eleven days on end.
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Carnival has begun in Rome. Ancient Roman legionaries, Comedia del Arte characters and superheroes have converged on the Eternal City to celebrate for eleven days on end.
© RIA Novosti . Natalia ShmakovaThe parade begins with the ceremonial carrying of the flag of Rome
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The parade begins with the ceremonial carrying of the flag of Rome
© RIA Novosti . Natalia Shmakova Actors dressed in colorful historical costumes then march along Rome’s main street, Via del Corso
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Actors dressed in colorful historical costumes then march along Rome’s main street, Via del Corso
© RIA Novosti . Natalia ShmakovaA maiden in medieval dress is the face of Carnival in Rome. Her image can be seen on billboards all across the city.
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A maiden in medieval dress is the face of Carnival in Rome. Her image can be seen on billboards all across the city.
© RIA Novosti . Natalia ShmakovaThere are cavalries from different eras …
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There are cavalries from different eras …
© RIA Novosti . Natalia Shmakova… and even miniature horses. The opening ceremony brought together 130 horsemen and 20 vintage carriages.
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… and even miniature horses. The opening ceremony brought together 130 horsemen and 20 vintage carriages.
© RIA Novosti . Natalia ShmakovaThousands of Romans and tourists flood Rome’s streets to experience the vibrant parade firsthand, many dressed in costumes. You might see a “banana man”….
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Thousands of Romans and tourists flood Rome’s streets to experience the vibrant parade firsthand, many dressed in costumes. You might see a “banana man”….
© RIA Novosti . Natalia Shmakova… or a family of ladybugs.
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… or a family of ladybugs.
© RIA Novosti . Natalia ShmakovaYoung revelers usually dress like their favorite cartoon characters. But even little gunslingers need their rest, like this little boy watching the parade from his father’s shoulders.
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Young revelers usually dress like their favorite cartoon characters. But even little gunslingers need their rest, like this little boy watching the parade from his father’s shoulders.