In Pictures: Masquerade parade at Venice Carnival

The Italian city of Venice was awashed in colours on Feb 12, as the Venice Carnival drew revellers in elaborate masks and flamboyant costumes, kicking off the annual event in style.

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February 13, 2017 at 11:58 AM

A reveller in a period costume taking part in the Venice Carnival on Feb 12, 2017, in Venice, Italy. PHOTO: AFP

Revellers rowing during the masquerade parade on Grand Canal during the Venice Carnival on Feb 12, 2017, in Venice, Italy. PHOTO: AFP

Revellers in a gondola waving during the masquerade parade on Grand Canal during the Venice Carnival on Feb 12, 2017, in Venice, Italy. PHOTO: AFP

Revellers in period costumes at the Venice Carnival on Feb 12, 2017, in Venice, Italy. PHOTO: AFP

Revellers in period costumes at the Venice Carnival on Feb 12, 2017, in Venice, Italy. PHOTO: AFP

Revellers in period costumes at the Venice Carnival on Feb 12, 2017, in Venice, Italy. PHOTO: AFP

A reveller in a costume taking part in the Venice Carnival on Feb 12, 2017, in Venice, Italy. PHOTO: AFP

Masked revellers posing during the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, on Feb 12, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

A masked reveller posing during the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, on Feb 12, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

People rowing during the masquerade parade on Grand Canal during the Venice Carnival on Feb 12, 2017, in Venice, Italy. PHOTO: AFP

Revellers in period costumes at the Venice Carnival on Feb 12, 2017, in Venice, Italy. PHOTO: AFP

Revellers in period costumes at the Venice Carnival on Feb 12, 2017, in Venice, Italy. PHOTO: AFP

A reveller in a period costume with a dog at the Venice Carnival on Feb 12, 2017, in Venice, Italy. PHOTO: AFP

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