Annual pilgrimage at the Basilica of Guadalupe

Clowns pose for a photo next to an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe, patron saint of Mexican Catholics, during an annual pilgrimage at the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City December 16, 2009. About 600 clowns took part in the annual event to thank the Virgin of Guadalupe for helping them find work through the year, according to local media. [Agencies]