Clown parade in Mexico City

A clown stands next to a statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe during an annual pilgrimage at the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City July 21, 2010. Hundreds of 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]

Clowns pose for a photograph as they take part in an annual pilgrimage outside at the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City July 21, 2010. [Agencies]