The three kings, handing out Alfajores (a local snack).
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The drummers, arguably the main attraction of the parade.
More dancing, and another guy dancer as well.
Body paint and face paint are very common, both on the marchers and in the crowd.
The dancing Mammys.
One of the flag wavers posing and performing for the camera.
More dancers that have spotted the camera. Yes, there are even guy dancers, though they are far far fewer than the girls.
Gigantic flags (3m x 5m approx) are an important part of any llamadas parade. They precede each of the groups and are waved close over the heads of the crowd.
Even the kids get involved in the parades.
The Vedette(s) dance directly in front of the drummers, sometimes going into their ranks to dance as well. What’s most impressive is that they not only dance for miles in the parade, but the shoes that they do it in (picture below).
