PHOTOS: An Afternoon in Downtown Yerevan, Armenia

November 4, 2013 By Stephanie

Here’s some photos of an afternoon strolling through downtown Yerevan in Armenia. To our surprise, we stumbled upon a parade and a few colorful characters along the way.

Strolling down Northern Avenue in Yerevan, Armenia — Strolling down Northern Avenue in Yerevan, Armenia. This particular street is filled with amazing restaurants/nightclubs, expensive designer stores, and local musicians. Basically, it’s THE place for those who want to be seen or heard.

Accordion man entertains passerby's in Yerevan — Then we met this friendly accordion man entertaining passerby’s

Nescafe reps handing out nice hot beverages — Here are a couple of Nescafe reps handing out nice hot beverages

*Cheers*

Young girl gets a portrait done while a parade begins nearby — A young girl gets her portrait done while a parade begins across the street

Young Armenian couple posing for a photo — I was able to capture a young Armenian couple posing for another photo

This painter asked me to share his photo on Facebook. I will happily oblige. — Met this friendly painter as we continue down Northern Ave. He asked me to share his photo on Facebook. I will happily oblige.

armenian-painter2 — The music gets louder as we move towards the parade

Female musicians lead the procession — As we move closer, I stood on top of a ledge to get a wider shot of the crowd. A band of female musicians walk towards me to lead the procession.

Dad and son — A photo of father and son who were really excited about the parade.

armenian-costume-man1.5 — An entertainer with all smiles

and a pout — and a bit of attitude

Armenian boy in costume asks for a photo, but offers no smile — This boy in costume asks for a photo, but offers no smile

Cameraman capturing the parade in downtown Yerevan — Cameraman capturing the parade

Children in costumes waiting for instructions

Waiting in queue

Band of young musicians awaiting their turn — Band of young musicians also awaiting their turn

And the parade begins…

I heart Armenia