The Peruvian clown parade takes place every May 25 to celebrate the profession. Some 200,000 work as clowns in Peru. Participants seek official recognition of the day by parliament. Official recognition would give clowns access to government funds and the possibility of establishing clowning schools.
A clown walks to take part in National Clown Day celebrations in Lima, Peru, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia) 
A clown takes part in National Clown Day celebrations in Lima, Peru, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia) 
A clown puts on makeup for National Clown Day celebrations in Lima, Peru, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia) 
Clowns parade to celebrate National Clown Day in Lima, Peru, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia) 
Clowns parade during National Clown Day celebrations in Lima, Peru, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)