In Pictures: Clowns attend 70th annual Joseph Grimaldi memorial service

People gathered to attend the 70th Joseph Grimaldi memorial service at All Saints Church in London on Feb 4, 2018. The annual service is held to celebrate the life of the famous English clown who lived between 1778 and 1837.

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Feb 05, 2018, 04:07 PM

A clown arrives with his children for an annual service of remembrance in honour of English clown Joseph Grimaldi at All Saints Church in London on Feb 4, 2018. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

Clowns attend a service for Joseph Grimaldi at All Saints Church in London on Feb 4, 2018. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

Clowns offer a ceremonial cake for Joseph Grimaldi during a service at All Saints Church in London on Feb 4, 2018. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

Clowns attend a service for Joseph Grimaldi at All Saints Church in London on Feb 4, 2018. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

A clown in police outfit pokes fun at a passing motorist ahead of the annual Joseph Grimaldi memorial service at All Saints Church in London on Feb 4, 2018. PHOTO: AFP

Clowns attend a service for Joseph Grimaldi at All Saints Church in London on Feb 4, 2018. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

A clown arrives to attend a service for Joseph Grimaldi at All Saints Church in London on Feb 4, 2018. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

Clowns attend a service for Joseph Grimaldi at All Saints Church in London on Feb 4, 2018. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

Clowns and entertainers attend a service for Joseph Grimaldi at All Saints Church in London on Feb 4, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS

A "Free Hugs" badge is pinned on a clown outfit ahead of the annual Joseph Grimaldi memorial service at All Saints Church in London on Feb 4, 2018. PHOTO: AFP

A clown performs ahead of the annual Joseph Grimaldi memorial service at All Saints Church in London on Feb 4, 2018. PHOTO: AFP

A clown performs ahead of the annual Joseph Grimaldi memorial service at All Saints Church in London on Feb 4, 2018. PHOTO: AFP

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