Cosplay Time! People in Wild Costumes Hit Streets of Riyadh in Grand Masquerade Festival

People dressed up as characters from movies, TV shows, anime, fairy tales, and comic books flooded the Saudi capital this week to participate in a grandiose costume party held at Boulevard Riyadh City as part of the Winter Wonderland programme. It looks like the participants have had a lot of fun, and it is amazing to see people in picturesque costumes and traditional dress partying together.

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People take a selfie as they take part in a two-day costume event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 17 March 2022.

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Residents of Riyadh dressed as grim reapers pose for a picture as they take part in a two-day costume event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 17 March 2022.

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A woman takes part in a two-day costume event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 17 March 2022.

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Masked people walk on a street as they take part in a two-day costume event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 17 March 2022.

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Residents of Riyadh pose for a picture as they take part in a two-day costume event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 17 March 2022.

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A person dressed in a costume walks on a street as people take part in a two-day costume event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 17 March 2022.

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Residents of Riyadh dressed as anime and movie characters walk on a street as they take part in a two-day costume event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 17 March 2022.

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A woman dressed as Snow White takes part in a two-day costume event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 17 March 2022.