This Feb. 18, 2012 photo provided by HelvetiaWV.com shows revelers wearing masks and costumes marching in a parade during the 2012 Fasnacht in Helvetia W.Va. Deep in the mountains of West Virginia, the descendants of Swiss and German immigrants have Fasnacht, which like Mardi Gras, is a last hurrah before Lent as well as chasing away winter.
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The Morgantown Monster Mariachi Band performs at the Open Mic Session in the Star Band Hall at the 2012 Fasnacht in Helvetia W.Va.
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