Carnival enthousiasts dance in the streets of Elzach in a costume of the so-called 'Schuttig' during the traditional torch parade on January 12, 2013 in Elzach, Germany. The Elzach procession launches the carnival season in southwestern Germany which culminates on Rose Monday. Dating from 1530 the carnival marks a festive period where the bad spirits are expelled prior to the Lenting season.
{"Image ImageDescription": "ELZACH, GERMANY - JANUARY 12:  Carnival enthousiasts dance in the streets of Elzach in a costume of the so-called 'Schuttig' during the traditional torch parade on January 12, 2013 in Elzach, Germany. The Elzach procession launches the carnival season in southwestern Germany which culminates on Rose Monday. Dating from 1530 the carnival marks a festive period where the bad spirits are expelled prior to the Lenting season.  (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images)", "Image Copyright": "2013 Getty Images"}