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Camels on Calle Ocho? That’s normal for the Three Kings Parade.

Live camels walking down Calle Ocho. Minnie and Mickey Mouse riding on the back of a convertible. Internationally known performer Luis Fonsi, singer of the popular hit “Despacito,” waving at hordes of people gathered in the streets.

Luis Fonsi, the grand marshal of the Three Kings Parade, waves to people along the Little Havana parade route on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018.
Luis Fonsi, the grand marshal of the Three Kings Parade, waves to people along the Little Havana parade route on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018. Gaston De Cardenas For el Nuevo Herald

These were only a few highlights of the 48th annual Three Kings Parade, which marched its way through Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood Sunday.

The parade, which honors Three Kings’ Day and the Hispanic tradition of the Wise Men giving gifts to children, was sponsored by Univision 23 and also included marching bands, floats and singing groups.

This story was originally published January 14, 2018 at 5:47 PM with the headline "Camels on Calle Ocho? That’s normal for the Three Kings Parade.."

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