Shayan Ardalan, 19, of Culver City, as Thor at the West Hollywood Halloween Carnival.

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Dassler Jimenez, left and Ricahrd Hass, right, both from West Hollywood take part in the carnaval which draws about hundreds of thousands of revelers to the area in a wide variety of costumes.

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Gesumino Rulli, of West Hollywood, waits for friends during the West Hollywood Halloween Carnival.

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People enjoy the Halloween street party in West Hollywood.

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Chad Boardman, of West Hollywood, dances during the West Hollywood Halloween Carnival.

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Lazaro Fernandez, of Hollywood Hills, dresses as a flamenco dancer.

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Devyn Cottrell, of West Hollywood, left, dances with others at the West Hollywood Halloween Carnival.

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West Hollywood Ca., USA — People enjoy the Halloween street party during the West Hollywood Halloween Carnival, which draws about 500,000 people to the area in a wide variety of costumes. The free event features live entertainment on several stages, food vendors, a costume contest and more.

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People enjoy the Halloween street party during the West Hollywood Halloween Carnival.

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People enjoy the Halloween street party during the West Hollywood Halloween Carnival.

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A musical act performs during the West Hollywood Halloween Carnival.

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Carrie Land, along with others from Ascent Talent, promote an upcoming TV show while in costume.

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Julie Lancaster is dressed as the devil on fire.

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Andy Sofield walks his twins, Lauden and Webber Meade-Sofield, 1, along with his partner Drew Meade, far left, and their au pair Marta G.Roomeu at the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval.

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Steven Paul of Glendale in his pirate ship costume.

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Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies check the arsenal of a costumed participant in the West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval.

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Andy Santiago of West Hollywood draws attention while dressed as an ice god.

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A man gets a close look at some American themed high heel shoes during the West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval.

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A man is detained by police during a mostly calm evening at the West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval.

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A man needs a little help getting up at the end of the West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval.

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A couple hug at the end of the night after attending the West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval.

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