1.   Their faces were like the grotesque masks of street carnivals, their clothes the cruel parodies of stamping clowns.

2.   Much of the center of Rome became a street carnival as protesters waved huge puppets of Berlusconi dressed as Napoleon and as the pope.

3.   Street carnivals blossomed in the grimmer sections of cities.

4.   The street carnival is the main attraction of afternoons and evenings of the celebrations, and, perhaps, the most spontaneous.

5.   But on Saturday evening, most residents joined in a street carnival.

6.   On Saturday, central Dublin is featuring a street carnival of bands, performers and games for kids.

7.   One of the groups most responsible for the revival of street carnival has been Monobloco, led by the Brazilian rock musician Pedro Luis.

8.   Street carnivals cater to varied groups.

9.   The rallies took on the feel of a street carnival, complete with food vendors.

10.   The rallies Wednesday took on the feel of a peaceful street carnival, complete with food vendors.