10 photos of Carnival 2019 in La Cala de Mijas, Spain

There was something fishy going on in La Cala de Mijas this Sunday as Carnival took to the streets. [Image courtesy Anne Sewell]
There was something fishy going on in La Cala de Mijas this Sunday as Carnival took to the streets. [Image courtesy Anne Sewell]

A colourful and noisy parade headed through the streets of La Cala de Mijas on the Costa del Sol in Spain on Sunday.

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Sunday 24 February was Carnival Day in La Cala de Mijas with lots of music, drumming, costumes and great floats heading through the streets.

La Cala residents and visitors were out in force to enjoy the colourful, marine-themed event, which also included superheroes and film characters. View a photo gallery below - please note all photos are courtesy and copyright Anne Sewell.

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Superheroes take to the streets of La Cala

It's not every day kids get to meet their favourite superheros. Both the superheroes and the kids had loads of fun.

Superheroes take to the streets of La Cala
2

Dolphins and whales parade in the streets

This smiling man was carrying a dolphin on his back, followed closely by a killer whale.

Dolphins and whales parade in the streets
3

Drumming and music

These cheerful people were playing the drums rhythmically as they passed by.

Drumming and music
4

Octopus Queen

There was even royalty in the parade, as can be seen from the Octopus Queen below!

Octopus Queen
5

Sharks and Killer Whales

The killer whale appears again, this time next to a Great White Shark! It's lucky they are only inflatable models.

Sharks and Killer Whales
6

Sharks, whales and fishes galore

A group of sharks and whales heads down the street through a different kind of waves.

Sharks, whales and fishes galore
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Whale of a time in La Cala

This enormous whale made its ponderous way down the street.

Whale of a time in La Cala
8

Fishmobile

A rotating mobile of colourful fish hits the streets.

Fishmobile
9

Who you gonna call?

The intrepid Ghostbusters were out today, looking for spooks in La Cala.

Who you gonna call?
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A big thanks to the Lions ladies!

The Lions Club in La Cala raises money for the needy, with them having most recently raised 74,000 euros. Keep up the great work ladies!

A big thanks to the Lions ladies!
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