At their worst they are a bit of fun, but at their best these events can be stunning examples of ingenious creativity, spectacle, and just the pure joy of humanity.
Another side of these street events is that they give every photographer permission to be out in the street with their camera. Everything is fair game at a carnival, the procession, and the spectators, because almost every third pair of hands is holding a camera. Perfect training for the budding street photographer.
