The festival also includes night parades, parades, and various contests.

Floats appeared for the first time in 1945 and was the first night parade in the city ever.

During this night many local groups and communities present themselves on boats during a night parade over the river.

It is also believed to dance often, more so during the demons' night parade (Hyakki Yakō).

There's also a show and shine for classic cars, followed by a night parade along Main Street.

The island tradition now includes many night parades, masked balls and exquisite costumes.

Pine torches lighted a night parade in New Orleans.

It was a parade, a night parade, complete with black torchbearers to light the way.

The flambeau carriers were once the only illumination for the elegant night parades.

The night parade was a popular theme in Japanese visual art.