Clowns flooding into Mexico City

July 27th, 2005
An interesting event is occurring at the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City. Hundreds of clowns of all ages ended their annual pilgrimage to the Basilica to pay their respects to the Virgin of Guadalupe. It’s a circus there now–literally.
I can’t say that I know much about this annual pilgrimage, and if you know anything more about it fill me in! The photo attached to this article was taken by Marco Ugarte. He covered the event at the Basilica. I was able to find a 5-shot portfolio of his online here. It’s pretty interesting; check it out. The backstory attached to the portfolio is available in both English and Spanish.

10 Responses to “Clowns flooding into Mexico City”

  1. ramdac said:

    July 28th, 2005 at 12:46 pm

    This is completely stereotypical–you’re forewarned (try not to take offense).

    Clowns have something in common with Mexicans. Think about it. Two words: Clown cars.

  2. JoshM said:

    July 28th, 2005 at 12:52 pm

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

  3. Joey said:

    July 28th, 2005 at 1:07 pm

    Thats messed up :)

    now enought clowning around.

  4. ditto50997 said:

    July 28th, 2005 at 4:06 pm

    Wow… funny.

  5. ramdac said:

    July 28th, 2005 at 5:42 pm

    I’m glad you approve :)

  6. jimvford said:

    July 28th, 2005 at 6:54 pm

    If you look close at the wafer the bishop is putting in the girls mouth, it has written in tiny letters, “Call me: 318-255-6586″

  7. ditto50997 said:

    July 28th, 2005 at 9:05 pm

    OMG… you guys are out there. Hehe Its awesome.

  8. ramdac said:

    July 28th, 2005 at 9:23 pm

    jimvford–you’ve got it wrong. For the priest to be handing out his number, the clown would have to be a boy about 15 yrs old.

  9. Joey said:

    July 29th, 2005 at 7:45 am

    Looks like he just caught a fish and showing it off.

  10. ramdac said:

    July 29th, 2005 at 8:16 am

    Ha!

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