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Porto Santo has it's own carnival parades for the people, schools and children of the towns and districts of the island, held in the capital, Vila Baleira. The carnival
pictured here took place on 5th February 2008. The 'Trapalhão' parade is the last event in the carnival schedule, and is an informal affair with a free format parade. The
carnival parade ('carnaval' in Portuguese) includes many  youngsters and adults. The parade winds it's way around the streets of Vila Baleira, and takes about an hour. It
was followed by a live concert with dancers. This year it seemed that there were as many vehicles, especially motorbikes, as people. Streamers and confetti all form
part of the parade, and the town needs a good clean up afterwards. It's wonderful to see everybody participating in the parade, and it is such a colourful event that it is
doubtful that the photos here can do the event justice.
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2008 Porto Santo Island Trapalhão Carnival Parade
CLICK HERE to see the Funchal Carnival Photos, 2nd February 2008
CLICK HERE to see the Funchal Carnival Photos, 2nd February 2008
Trapalhão Carnaval Pictures from Vila Baleira
CLICK HERE to see the Children's Carnival Parade in Ribeira Brava, February 2008
CLICK HERE to see the Children's Carnival Parade in Ribeira Brava, February 2008
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Sort of Spanish theme for this group, with mothers and children involved
It's a job to tell witch is witch
The Oriental Threesome
The Camacha troupe, colourful with children's characters
A troupe of Noddy characters
Are cars allowed in 'car'nivals ?
More variations on the Noddy theme ...
Could be Snow White with vision problems ?
I don't recognise these characters ... do you ?
Little Red Riding Hood perhaps ?
The first of the biker troupe
this is like some of the everyday transport on Porto Santo
Just a few more motorbike photos to go
notice the chain ? This one had no pulling power
looks tricky to drive
Ok, lets take a break from motorbikes
it's certainly colourful
that's all folks !
this was the only participant to appear in photo in the local newspaper
the ministry of health of Porto Santo giving some unpleasant treatment
looks like an ex Porto Santo bus
I wonder if they plan to repaint the car
this from the entertainment after the parade
spectators in their hundreds
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or preferably the home page of the website www.madeira4u.com. Porto Santo Island / Vila Baleira carnival photos were taken on 5th February, 2008.
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