La Paz's Carnaval is 6 nights of partying. We managed only 3 nights....
It was great fun, with tons of music (bands every 1-2 blocks), food, funky carny stalls (several with a Chucky" theme), and even funkier midway rides. For safetys sake, we stayed off the rides (knowing how expensive a medivac flight north can be....)
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| Our favourite band: Ritmo 4 |
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| Crowds on the Malecon |
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| One of the two midways |
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| Hmmm... not sure what is in these hot dogs... |
The blanket sellers were something to watch and listen ...
The theme this year was "Universo Infinito" (Infinite Universe). The parade floats had a definite "alien" theme...
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| Parade is about to start as the sun sets |
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| Don't throw the confetti-filled eggs at the floats... |
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| Who knew aliens need bikinis? |
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| Yes, that's a beard... |
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| Yes, it is the Jetsons |
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| Toy Story |
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| Avatar... |
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| Muzzled polar bears and aliens... huh? |
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| That's more like it... |
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| OK, these guys are guys |
Carnaval in La Paz is a very family affair -- whole families were outside and the kids were clearly having a great time. That notwithstanding, beer and drinks were freely flowing along the Malecon, and the bands played late into the night (3am plus).
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