Latin American Clown Congress 2012

A group of clowns pose for the camera during a parade in the historic center of Guatemala City in the framework of the IV Latin American Clown Congress on July 24, 2012

Latin American Clown Congress 2012
According to the Associated Press reports, the fourth annual Clown Congress took in Guatemala City. In fact, it has drawn professional jesters from various countries of Central and South America, and the Caribbean for a three-day conference. The picture gallery shows the colorful event that took place on a hot day of 24 July, 2012. In particular, hundreds of clowns participate in the annual pilgrimage to the sanctuary of the Virgin of Guadalupe’s basilica, Mexico’s patron saint. Meanwhile, they perform juggling with balls, playing jokes and dancing during a pilgrimage.

A clown smiles during a pilgrimage to the Virgin of Guadalupe’s basilica, in Mexico City on July 18, 2012

Latin American Clown Congress 2012

A clown laughs during a pilgrimage to the Virgin of Guadalupe's basilica, Mexico's patron saint, in Mexico City on July 18, 2012. Hundreds of clowns take part in the annual pilgrimage to the sanctuary of the Virgin

A pink haired clown laughs during a pilgrimage to the Virgin of Guadalupe’s basilica

A child clown juggles with three balls during a pilgrimage to the Virgin of Guadalupe’s basilica

“Coquetin” (R) and “Coqueta” kiss during a pilgrimage to the Virgin of Guadalupe’s basilica

A clown smiles during a pilgrimage to the Virgin of Guadalupe's basilica

A purple-haired clown smiles during a pilgrimage to the Virgin of Guadalupe’s basilica

A clown and his son pose during a pilgrimage to the Virgin of Guadalupe's basilica, Mexico's patron saint, in Mexico City on July 18, 2012. Hundreds of clowns take part in the annual pilgrimage to the sanctuary of the Virgin.

An adult clown and his son pose during a pilgrimage to the Virgin of Guadalupe’s basilica

Clowns take part in a pilgrimage to the Virgin of Guadalupe's basilica, Mexico's patron saint, in Mexico City on July 18, 2012. Hundreds of clowns take part in the annual pilgrimage to the sanctuary of the Virgin.

Taking part in a pilgrimage to the Virgin of Guadalupe’s basilica, Mexico’s patron saint, in Mexico City

A man looks at a clown as he walks past a closed store while arriving to take part in a pilgrimage to the Virgin of Guadalupe’s basilica, Mexico’s patron saint, in Mexico City on July 18, 2012