Now that's something you don't see every day!

It is quite the site to see a truck that has been converted into a giant mechanized preying mantis.
With a band playing music in the back, an elongated neck and head attached to the front looking into second story hotel rooms!

A variety of people costumed, as I don't know what following the procession.

The biggest surprise of all is the face of the preying mantis is "played" by a person.
If you cant see the "face" clearly, just click on the picture for a larger view.