Many homes have a cross in the front before Easter. After Easter Sunday, the cloth is changed from purple to white.

The "Best Supporting Actor" award goes to P. Pilate,. who played himself in "The Ressurection" produced by the Roman Empire. He is accompanied here by his consort and personal guard!

Many homes have a cross with the purple before Easter. After Easter, the "shrowd" is changed to white.

These folks represent those onlookers at the original crucifiction. Anyone can participate. Just make a costum.

This is a small Christ float. He is dressed in rich robes. I'm not sure how that fits into the Easter story. The photo was taken to show the only woman who helped carry any of the floats. This particular float was from another parish in another town.

Ancient jewish clergy in ancient jewish robes.

Local clergy. The modern version of the ancient ones.

What are they carrying??
There is much competition to help carry the floats. These two forgot thier sashes!

Here it is!! Very impressive. This is the largest one in San Jose. I was offered a place on another. A successful interview, $10 and the correct clothes would have gotten me in. I passed.