An army of 500 blondes put a smile back on the face of recession-weary Latvians by staging a festival over the weekend to show that they really do have more fun.
A girl poses with her dog during the “Go Blonde!” fundraising charity event in Riga.
 The Blonde Weekend included a parade by a bevvy of blondes through the streets of the capital Riga, to the accompaniment of music from a blonde orchestra, a fashion show and an evening ball.
A dog named Chanel is seen during the “Go Blonde!” festival in Riga.