Lima 2019 was present at the parade that took place today in Miraflores streets and the mascot of the Pan American and Parapan American Games was children's and general public main attraction.
Children were excited to see Milco riding a float in Miraflores district, which will also be a venue of the Pan American Games competitions, from July 26 to August 11.
Forty one teenagers, carrying the flags of the countries participating in the biggest sport event of the Americas, were part of the parade.
The celebration of Pan American and Parapan American Games is already beginning in Peru, a few days before the start of this multi-sports event.
The Pan American Games will take place from July 26 to August 11 with the participation of 6680 athletes representing 41 countries, who will compete in 38 sports, and look for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games qualification in 21 of them.
The Parapan American Games will welcome 1890 Para athletes from 33 countries, who will participate in 17 sports and 18 disciplines. Competitions will take place from August 23 to September 1, 2019. Thirteen Para sports will be qualifiers for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.