PHOTOS: The annual Oxcart Parade in Atenas, Alajuela

Atenas celebrated its annual Oxcart Parade on Sunday, reminding all onlookers in the Alajuela town of the importance of oxen and oxcarts to Costa Rican history and development.

During this annual festival, people from all over the country gathered to show off their best livestock while enjoying a lovely afternoon with family and friends. Catch a glimpse of the parade through images captured by the owner of Casa del Río in Atenas, Alajuela.

Eco-oxcart: A girl in a non-traditional cart made out of plastic bottles and caps. Via Casa del Río’s Facebook

Like a boss. Via Casa del Río’s Facebook

Friends and family enjoying an oxcart parade in Costa Rica. Via Casa del Río’s Facebook

A child leading the way in the parade with his oxen. Via Casa del Río’s Facebook

Oxcart, check. Juice box, check. #winningatlife Via Casa del Río’s Facebook

Best seat in the house. Via Casa del Río’s Facebook

A participant showing his oxen. Via Casa del Río’s Facebook

Family and friends enjoying the day inside an oxcart. Via Casa del Río’s Facebook

Participants showing off their oxen. Via Casa del Río’s Facebook

Bright red and colorful geometric patterns are part of the oxcart parade. Via Casa del Río’s Facebook

A family enjoying the parade. Via Casa del Río’s Facebook

Taking the lead with the oxen during the parade. Via Casa del Río’s Facebook

A child wearing a chonete (traditional Costa Rican hat) accompanied by his friends during the parade. Via Casa del Río’s Facebook