61.   The carnival atmosphere in the constituency, which Rao crisscrossed with gusto early this week, contrasted with somber mood shown by many Congress candidates.

62.   The euro came to town Wednesday for a four-day test run in a carnival atmosphere.

63.   The large crowds and carnival atmosphere were potential distractions for players, who were used to having camp at faraway college campuses.

64.   The march took on a carnival atmosphere, with many dancing and singing through the cobblestone streets of colonial San Juan, beating on tamborines and drums.

65.   There are popular local singing groups and clowns which add to the carnival atmosphere.

66.   The unusual Good Friday ceremonies, an annual event unique to the farming villages north of Manila, combine religion with a carnival atmosphere.

67.   Throughout the day, a carnival atmosphere prevailed in Manger Square, where the squeal of bagpipes mixed with the sound of jingle bells.

68.   Though these Olympics were criticized for excessive commercialism, Payne said most visitors enjoyed the carnival atmosphere.

69.   Thousands of people thronged to the base of the tower, gathering in a carnival atmosphere, drinking beer, laughing and a few dancing to transistor radios.

70.   Vendors set up drink stands and a carnival atmosphere prevailed in the hot, dry expanses around the large, green-roofed dais where the Pope will preside.