Carnival revellers carrying illuminated and decorated canvas lanterns, one representing Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, march to the tunes of drummers and piccolo players in a parade through the streets of Basel, early February 22, 2010. The Morgenstreich parade traditionally kicks off three days of events marking the Basel carnival.   [Agencies]

Carnival revellers playing drums march in a parade through the streets of Basel, early February 22, 2010. The Morgenstreich parade traditionally kicks off three days of events marking the Basel carnival.  [Agencies]