Revellers dance during the Madrid Carnival in Madrid, Spain, Feb. 2, 2008. The street parade of the carnival was held Saturday. The Madrid Carnival runs from Feb. 1 to 6 this year. (photo: Xinhua)

Children dressed as pirates attend the Madrid Carnival in Madrid, Spain, Feb. 2, 2008.

A big puppet attracts attention during the Madrid Carnival in Madrid, Spain, Feb. 2, 2008.

A man dressed as a monster holds a torch during the Madrid Carnival in Madrid, Spain, Feb. 2, 2008.

(Xinhua News Agency February 3, 2008)