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Annually A yearly ritual performed by a group of people dressed in costumes, carrying torches and chanting "burn the witch!"  ■ "Every Halloween, the townspeople gather around the bonfire and perform their annual burning ceremony.

Backstage A place where performers and other members of a production can go to get away from the audience.  ■ "The actors had to run backstage to quickly change into their costumes before they went on stage."

Clown A person who is foolish or comical, often dressing in bright colors and exaggerated costumes.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my soup all over the clown's costume during the parade. It was hilarious!"

Festive Characterized by or suggestive of festivity; merry, joyful.  ■ "The crowd was festive at the parade, with everyone wearing colorful costumes and waving pom-poms."

mariachi A group of Mexican musicians who play trumpets, violins, and guitars while wearing colorful costumes and hats.  ■ The mariachi band played a rousing version of "La Cucaracha" that had the whole audience dancing in the streets.

movements The art of dancing awkwardly and uncontrollably, often while wearing strange costumes.  ■ "John's movements were so exaggerated that he looked like a robot trying to dance the Charleston."

parade A procession of people, vehicles, or floats through a public area for the purpose of displaying something.  ■ "The annual Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans is known for its outrageous costumes and wild floats."

Showgirl A woman who performs in a show or stage production.  ■ "The showgirl wowed the audience with her impressive dance routine and dazzling costumes."

Trainees A group of people who are being trained for a particular job or skill.  ■ "The trainees were so eager to please their trainers that they even put on funny costumes for the company's annual talent show!"

caretaker A person who takes care of something or someone, usually with a sense of humor and a lighthearted attitude.  ■ The caretaker at the local park was known for his silly jokes and antics. He would often dress up in funny costumes and dance around the park, making everyone laugh.

extravaganza A wild and exciting celebration or display, often involving lots of flashy costumes, loud music, and extravagant decorations.  ■ "The annual Mardi Gras festival in New Orleans is known for its extravaganza of parades, masquerade balls, and indulgent food and drink.

furry A term used to describe people who dress up in animal-like costumes and engage in sexual activities with other furries.  ■ "John was a proud furry, wearing a sleek cheetah costume and engaging in some intense playtime with his fellow furry friends."

pageant A theatrical performance in which a large number of people dressed in elaborate costumes and wigs participate, typically as representatives of different countries or cultures.  ■ "The Great British Pageant of 2021 featured performances from every corner of the kingdom, including Scotland's famous bagpipe dancers and Wales' energetic Welsh drag queens."

Picketing The act of standing outside a store or business and protesting with signs, often while wearing funny costumes or holding humorous banners.  ■ "I heard they're planning to picket the local fast food joint because they want it to serve kale instead of fries. Talk about a healthy protest!"

pirates A group of people who dress up in costumes and pretend to be pirates, often for the purpose of tricking or entertaining others.  ■ "I can't believe my friend fell for the pirate costume party prank. He thought he was going to a real treasure hunt!

safari A comical and absurd adventure taken to a remote and exotic location, often involving the use of humorous props and costumes.  ■ John decided to go on a safari to find the lost city of Atlantis. He packed his trusty bubble wand and put on his "Jurassic Park" costume before setting out on his quest.