Carnival 2011 in Sweltering Havana

Photo Feature by Elio Delgado

HAVANA TIMES, August 12 — Carnival is taking place this week in Havana with parades of dancers of all ages including floats, drinking and general revelry.

Not everyone thinks August is the best time for holding Carnival in Havana and criticism is heard about the impromptu holding of the weeklong event saying it compromises its quality.

Havana Times was on hand to capture some of the festivities for our readers.  The carnival ends on Sunday August 14.

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