The organizing committee led the parade from the Provincial Municipality through the city's historic center.
Likewise, candidates seeking to become Carnival queen brightened up the event.
Activities also included the Chicha (corn beer) and Bread Festival, which lasted until late at night, with presentations of music groups.
On Sunday, the fourth water balloon fight took place outside Qhapaq Ñan sports complex.
Within this framework, Carnival Organizing Committee Chair Luis Vasquez invited
tourists to visit Cajamarca and take part in King Momo's party, which will run thru February 24.
It must be noted the key dates for this Carnival are February 10-14, 2018.
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