Photos: West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval

The annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval drew thousands to Santa Monica Boulevard.   (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

The annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval drew thousands to Santa Monica Boulevard. Early in the evening there was plenty of room for costumed groups to roam. As the night wore on the crowds began to swell.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Jo Jo Miller, left, came dressed as a piece of Pop Art, while Julie Lancaster of Fountain Valley dressed up as Amphitrite, the wife of King Neptune.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

The annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnival drew thousands to Santa Monica Boulevard. In past years nearly 500,000 have attended the massive street fair.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

Lisa Zawacki, right, dressed up as a showgirl while her friend Susan Shire came to the street fair as Cleopatra.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

The annual West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval drew thousands to Santa Monica Boulevard. Crowds grew as the night wore on.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)