Floats serve both civic and commercial purposes

An enthusiast dressed as the character 'Ryuk' from Death Note greets visitors on the first day of Comic Con at the Excel Centre, London. Picture date: Friday October 24, 2014. Photo credit should read: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire URN:21276775 Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-01-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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