masquerade

–noun 1197040668
 * 1. || a party, dance, or other festive gathering of persons wearing masks and other disguises, and often elegant, historical, or fantastic costumes. ||
 * 2. || a costume or disguise worn at such a gathering. ||
 * 3. || false outward show; façade; pretense: a hypocrite's masquerade of virtue. ||
 * 4. || activity, existence, etc., under false pretenses: a rich man's masquerade as a beggar. ||