Carnival - Second Post

Here are the rest of the pictures from Carnival.

Here come the Mocko Jumbies!

Yep.  They are really on stilts that high.

It's dangerous.  One of the blue ones went down.  His friends aren't even able to stand still on the stilts so they can check on him.  (They did manage to get him back up, but he rode on a truck the rest of the parade.  I sincerely believe he needed an ambulance!)

These guys don't just wander around (standing taller than a two story building) - they dance and perform!

Yep.  The yellow one is doing a freakin' back bend!

One of them bending over me for a great shot!

Synchronized dancing!  Why isn't this an Olympic sport?

Another shot for perspective.  Notice the guy standing on the second floor of the building.  (And of course, Papi and Ouzo in the background.)

These guys were amazing.  They are a Taino tribute - and it was awesome to watch them move and serpentine together.

Love the headdresses!

A close up to show the costumes and face paint.

Sponsored by Gentlemen of Jones.  A great float!  This is an amazing group of men who usually wear top hats to the other parades.  =)

The Joker.  Gotta love the costume!

Love the pose.

One of the first of the ornate "Carnival" costumes.

The next one.

Alas, this was only halfway through the parade, but I'd manage to run down the battery learning the camera.  Can't wait until next year!