maltese carnival time...
The Carnival in Malta is a huge event each year. People literally spend the entire year making their float and planning their costumes. Some towns have huge street parties, others parades, but all of Malta dresses up.
Unfortunately this year it rained during most of Carnival! :( The grand finale parade was supposed to be tonight, but it has been raining and storming all day. We tried to go Friday night and Sunday, and got rained out both times. I did manage to get some pictures of the floats to share with you!
Normally, the floats would have a ton of people on them, dressed up and dancing. The floats also light up and have music playing... so these pictures definitely do not do them justice! They are pretty amazing though, and I definitely appreciate all the work that was put into making these!
These were all done by hand! The detail work is crazy!! I wish I took more pictures of costumes, but I'm serious when I say everyone goes all out!!
No idea why the "American" one is boxing and money? Lol...
No alcohol under 17 really means under 12. They drink crazy young here! And it's just weird to me to see a sign like this!
Normally this area is packed with people and bands and stuff, but the weather really put a damper on the event this year!
The Wizard of Oz one was definitely my favorite...
But... I did scream when I saw the "OHIO" on this float!!! I couldn't believe it! I have no idea what OHIO symbolizes on this, or why they put it there but it made me smile and think of all my favorite people back home!!!
Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! XOXO