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.

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.