The festival is in full swing.
His operating costs are minimal
but then he only makes four cents per child.
There's a bewildering array of rides
For the children, this beats Christmas hands down.
There's even a stand that sells temporary tattoos.
Though not everyone's convinced.
And there's food.
Lechon - a Cuban favorite.
Even the owner can't resist.
20-cent pizza.
Pork.
Fried dough.
Eight cents apiece.
And, of course, the ever-popular spaghetti.
And the baseball's still going strong.
Once the music starts
they can't seem to help themselves.
No matter how old...
or young.
By 10:00 p.m. a thousand people pack the square.
San Salvador clearly had the better lights.
Carmen the better fireworks.
Whoever wins the coming float parade
wins the festival.
And far from the waiting crowds
a small group from Carmen are pulling out all the stops
to make sure their team brings home the crown.
If you think the men have it tough
the women have to squeeze into
elaborate rattan and wire costumes.
Despite the stifling heat.
4 men and 3 women will serve as human ornaments
to decorate their float.
Standing motionless for 4 hours
until the festival is over.
The headdress is so cumbersome
that they have to take it outside to put it on.
After five long months
the stress is finally too much
but it's not over.
First, they have to get to the float
and figure out how to climb on board.
At last.
Three hours to go
and standing proud.
The party goes on into the wee hours
and the next morning
Remedios has turned back into a sleepy little town.
Wait - so who won?
Let's ask.
But in the end they all agree.
And that's why I love the Cubans!
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