In Photos: Colorful giant floats parade through Aomori

A giant float parades through the downtown area of Aomori during the Aomori Nebuta Festival on Aug. 2, 2018. (Mainichi)

Colorful giant floats parade through the downtown area of Aomori during the Aomori Nebuta Festival on Aug. 2, 2018. (Mainichi)

Spectators along the route enjoy the parade during the Aomori Nebuta Festival in the city of Aomori on Aug. 2, 2018. (Mainichi)

A giant float parades through the streets of Aomori while participants are encouraged by spectators during the Aomori Nebuta Festival on Aug. 2, 2018. (Mainichi)

A giant float parades through the downtown area of Aomori during the Aomori Nebuta Festival on Aug. 2, 2018. (Mainichi)

Giant floats parade through the downtown area of the city of Aomori during the Aomori Nebuta Festival on Aug. 2, 2018. (Mainichi)

Participants push a giant float during the Aomori Nebuta Festival in Aomori on Aug. 2, 2018. (Mainichi)