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Photos of dogs in their costumes as pet lovers kick off Carnival

The Associated Press

February 15, 2026, 7:00 AM

Bolivia Carnival Dogs
A dog named Mila is dressed up as the Carnival personality “Chola” during a pet parade and costume contest for the three Carnival personalities of lka, Chola and Pepino in La Paz, Bolivia, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)
AP Photo/Juan Karita
Brazil Carnival
A dog and its owner wear pirate costume during the “Blocao” Carnival dog parade in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo
Bolivia Carnival Dogs
A woman dressed as the Carnival character Pepino prepares her dogs in Chola costumes before a pet parade and costume contest for the three Carnival personalities of lka, Chola and Pepino in La Paz, Bolivia, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)
AP Photo/Juan Karita
Bolivia Carnival Dogs
A dog named Jeyson is dressed up as the Carnival personality “Pepino” during a pet parade and costume contest for the three Carnival personalities of lka, Chola and Pepino in La Paz, Bolivia, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)
AP Photo/Juan Karita
Brazil Carnival
A dog dons a wig during the “Blocao” Carnival dog parade in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo
Brazil Carnival
A dog wears a costume during the “Blocao” Carnival dog parade in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo
Brazil Carnival
A dog takes part in the “Blocao” Carnival dog parade in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo
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Bolivia Carnival Dogs
Brazil Carnival
Bolivia Carnival Dogs
Bolivia Carnival Dogs
Brazil Carnival
Brazil Carnival
Brazil Carnival

Pet lovers kicked off Carnival celebrations with dozens of dogs dressed as fairies and superheroes and others festooned in ribbons, feathers and head pieces.

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