The Inti Raymi celebrations go on for a couple of weeks and include near daily parade. Yesterday was one of my favorites that I haven’t seen in 10 years and includes incredibly detailed floats on a variety of topics ranging from humorous to cultural to current events.
Getting a spot to view the parade and get photos requires arriving long before the parades begin and waiting patiently. Fortunately it’s possible to view the different float after the parade concludes when they are left on display in front of the Basilica Menor de la Merced.
Huge crowds of people come out in the evening to view all the floats and take family photos in front of them. It’s a wonderful experience to hang out with Peruvians enjoying the various displays up close.
The costumed guys in front where having a great time posing for photos. 
Cuy — Spanish for guinea pig — was a huge hit with his own soft drink. 
Notice the woman holding a roasted cuy. 
This was my favorite. Nothing like taking a taxi (taxe?) ride with your favorite llama stuffed in the back seat!
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