Old Photos of the 1946 Panama Carnival

Panama began formally celebrating Carnival, the four days preceding the Catholic season of Lent, in the early 1900s when the country declared independence. From the beginning, parties and parades resembled those of other Latin countries, with Carnival queens, decorated floats, loud, festive music, organized and impromptu street festivities and raucous revelry. But Panama puts its own stamp on Carnival so look for some specific Panamanian customs that color local events. Here's a collection of old photos of Carnival in Panama City in 1946.

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