Montevideo Carnival

Every February, Montevideo, capital of Uruguay, dresses up for Carnival and in the Sur and Palermo districts, the troupes parade in the Brazilian manner, taking over their streets. There are all types of masks including some which are "highly produced" and some are very cheerful and fun when they parade through the streets of these neighborhoods, bringing the fun of a tradition so old and so often forgotten by some other peoples. It is a sight to see and participate.