Carnivale

So in South America carnivale is a big deal. And when I say big deal I mean every small town hosts carnivale and here in Argentina you get 2 days that are considered national holidays to celebrate. 

In Gualeguaychu it is held for several weeks on a Saturday leading up to the main holiday. 

Below.  Some pictures.  Please try and not judge me for what my children might have seen or really in this case did not see. (Much clothing.  Lol)

For 20 pesos you can try on costumes of years before carnivales.  According to both girls they weigh a ton. Like 20 pounds.

 Sporting our carnivale crowns.

Front row.  When and if we do this again it will be front row all the way

And the parade starts. (10:25 pm.   )

 

Always with me and the boy trying for a cute selfie

Three local teams work 10 months on costumes and floats for the parade and each is more spectacular than the next

Representing the pacchu mama. Or Mother Earth

Those heels.  1.5 hours dancing in those heels.  On a light show night. Can last up to 6 hours. 

Each costume was more magnificent than the next.  

The pope.  He is well loved. 

This weekend we go see the Penguins down south for a much more tranquil of trip.