A dog and its owner wear pirate costume during the “Blocao” Carnival dog parade in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) 
Owners and their pets pose for a photo at the “Blocao” Carnival dog parade in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) 
A woman dressed as the Carnival character Pepino prepares her dogs in Chola costumes before a pet parade and costume contest for the three Carnival personalities of lka, Chola and Pepino in La Paz, Bolivia, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Juan Karita) 
A dog named Jeyson is dressed up as the Carnival personality “Pepino” during a pet parade and costume contest for the three Carnival personalities of lka, Chola and Pepino in La Paz, Bolivia, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Juan Karita) 
A dog named Mila is dressed up as the Carnival personality “Chola” during a pet parade and costume contest for the three Carnival personalities of lka, Chola and Pepino in La Paz, Bolivia, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Juan Karita) 
A dog dons a wig during the “Blocao” Carnival dog parade in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) 
A dog wears a cardboard soccer net costume during the “Blocao” Carnival dog parade in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) 
A dog takes part in the “Blocao” Carnival dog parade in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) 
A dog wears a lion’s mane headpiece during the “Blocao” Carnival dog parade in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) 
A dog wears a police costume during the “Blocao” Carnival dog parade in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) 
A dog wears a costume during the “Blocao” Carnival dog parade in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Pet lovers kicked off Carnival celebrations with dozens of dogs dressed as fairies and superheroes and others festooned in ribbons, feathers and head pieces.
This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.