<b>PHOTOS:</b> Latvians ‘Go Blonde’ to aid children

Blondes in pink wigs parade along the river Daugava in Latvia's capital Riga.

Blondes in pink wigs parade along the river Daugava in Latvia’s capital Riga. (Ilmars Znotins, AFP/Getty Images)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

May 29, 2011 8:31 AM PT

Blondes paraded in Latvia’s capital Riga on May 28, 2011, during the “Go Blonde” event. Decked out in pink, hundreds of blondes marched through the streets of Riga in a festival that raises funds to build playgrounds for disabled children in parks across the country.

Riding along

Blondes participate in a parade. (Ilmars Znotins, AFP/Getty Images)

Umbrella

Blondes participate in a parade. (Ilmars Znotins, AFP/Getty Images)

Parade

Blondes participate in a parade along the river Daugava in Riga. (Ilmars Znotins, AFP/Getty Images)

On parade

A man and his daughter participate in a parade. (Ilmars Znotins, AFP/Getty Images)

Man and his dog

A man dressed as a blond participates in a parade with his dog. (Ilmars Znotins, AFP/Getty Images)

Blondes on parade

Blondes participate in a parade. (Ilmars Znotins, AFP/Getty Images)

Walking

Blondes participate in a parade. (Ilmars Znotins, AFP/Getty Images)

In pink

Blondes in pink wigs parade along the river Daugava. (Ilmars Znotins, AFP/Getty Images)

Taking part

Blondes participate in a parade along the river Daugava in Riga. (Ilmars Znotins, AFP/Getty Images)