Decenas de payasos recorrieron las principales calles Lima para celebrar el "Dia del payaso peruano".

On Peruvian Clown Day, hundreds of professional clowns paraded through Lima, entertaining crowds with colorful costumes and antics. The event, held annually since 2006, honors José Álvarez Vélez, known as Tony Perejil, a beloved Peruvian clown who passed away in 1987. The celebration is organized by the Asociación Cultural de Payasos y Artistas de Circo de Perú. The report is by Luis Velarde from the Associated Press.

What event did the professional clowns celebrate by parading through Lima?

• Lima Festival

• Peruvian Independence Day

• Peruvian Clown Day

• International Circus Day

What was the main activity of the clowns during the parade?

• Performing magic tricks

• Singing traditional songs

• Entertaining crowds with antics

• Distributing balloons

Who is José Álvarez Vélez better known as?

• Mr. Smiles

• Happy the Clown

• Clown José

• Tony Perejil

In what year did José Álvarez Vélez pass away?

• 1987

• 1985

• 1995

• 1990

Since what year have the clowns in Peru been celebrating Clown Day annually?

• 2010

• 2006

• 2004

• 2000