Gorgeous Carnival pics from around the world

Mardi Gras, Carnival, Rose Monday, whatever! People of Earth know how to party!

By AJ Willingham

updated 4:39 PM EST, Tue February 12, 2013

New Orleans isn't the only place that's partying down right now -- all across the world, Carnival celebrations are ringing in the new season. Whether you're shaking all the debauchery out of your system before Lent, or looking with hopeful eyes toward the coming spring, these events are a treat for the eyes.

Previously: Amazing Carnival scenes from 2012

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