+A masquerade is a festive [gathering](/wiki/Gathering) where participants wear [masks](/wiki/Mask) and often elaborate costumes. These events, frequently a [ball](/wiki/Ball), allow for anonymity and playful role-playing, blurring social lines for an evening of revelry.
+## See also
+- [Carnival](/wiki/Carnival)
+- [Disguise](/wiki/Disguise)
+- [Festival](/wiki/Festival)
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