One of the many games along Riegelmann Boardwalk on Coney Island. The sign remains hanging during the off-season even while all the neighboring shops are closed down.
Notting Hill Carnival is a feast of carribbean delights transported to trendy London town. With countless culinary treats, thronging crowds and music and dancing all around, it's easy to get caught up in the moment!
The Notting Hill Carnival takes place every year in London during the August Bank Holiday. It is the second Carnival after that of Rio for number of participants.
At the Notting Hill Carnival, as the floats make their melodic way down the streets interspersed with dancers and musicians, the crowds grow deeper and deeper and most people are vying for room to catch a glimpse of the spectacle. Some people are lucky though, and with a bit of mum's help, can enjoy privilidged front row seats!
Crowds jump and cheer for beads as floats pass by during the Krew d'etat Marti Gras parade in uptown New Orleans.
This Krewe D'Etat member knows that he has the ability to make the crowds beg. During the four hour parade route through uptown New Orleans, he will throw hundreds of purple, green, and gold beads, but few will win these prized medallions.
The surreal magic of carnival of San Felice, an extemporaneous representation that every year offers a different theme, this year was "Day of Wedding".
Everyone gets equal billing in Salvador da Bahia, where the Carnival's not a competition and Brazil's mixed heritage shines brighter than glitter.