PHOTOS: Sparkle, Samba and Splash at the 2012 San Francisco Carnaval Parade

Thousands turned out for San Francisco's 34th Carnaval Parade in the city's Mission District Sunday, May 27, 2012. (CALIFORNIA BEAT PHOTO)

For more than three decades, San Franciscans have been treated to a colorful display of culture in the form of dance, music and attire directly from countries in Central and South America at the annual Carnaval Parade.

This year did not disappoint: thousands watched 62 parade floats passing through the Mission District Sunday morning in an delightful display of community and ethnic pride.

Here are some photos from the event:

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