ICYMI | 2019 West Hollywood Carnaval

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA OCTOBER 31, 2019— Ronald Johnson, SC, shows off his snake at the annual Halloween Carnaval, along Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood on October 31, 2019. (Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times)

Ronald Johnson shows off his snake at the 2019 West Hollywood Carnaval. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

Nov. 1, 2019 7 AM PT

Costumed revelers took over Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood for the city’s annual Halloween Carnaval. Famed for its often-outlandish costumes, the celebration began in 1987 and has grown every year.

Queen Elizabeth II, a.k.a. Pete Morales of Corona, greets revelers at the 2019 West Hollywood Carnaval. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

Lucas the Charro, 17, poses for festival attendees during the 2019 West Hollywood Carnaval. Lucas is a dog actor in Mexico. (Gabriella Angotti-Jones / Los Angeles Times)

From left: Dudley Beene, Dan McLaughlin and Jason Orion — all dressed as Lucille Ball — hang out on Santa Monica Boulevard during the 2019 West Hollywood Carnaval. (Gabriella Angotti-Jones / Los Angeles Times )

Pennywise begins to run away after sneaking up on a little girl and giving her a scare at the 2019 West Hollywood Carnaval. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times )