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Dewey Beach, a Delaware resort, has its own annual running of the bull. Like its famous counterpart in Spain, it’s strange, and not all of the participants are strictly sober.

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Dewey Beach, Del., held its 15th annual Running of the Bull on Saturday. The resort's version is tamer than the one at the festival of San Fermin in Pamplona, Spain: The Delaware running involves a couple of guys in a bull costume frolicking with people on the beach. Here, the bull -- front half Garrett Walsh, rear half Chris Williams -- takes a break.

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Participants gather at the Starboard Restaurant in Dewey Beach before the festivities begin. The event's Web site says the concept of the run was dreamed up by three guys drinking at the Starboard late one night in 1997.

Participants gather at the Starboard Restaurant in Dewey Beach before the festivities begin. The event's Web site says the concept of the run was dreamed up by three guys drinking at the Starboard late one night in 1997.

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Drinking has a prominent place in the run.

Drinking has a prominent place in the run.

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After crossing a highway -- perhaps the most dangerous part of this bull run -- and walking to the nearby beach, participants confront the bull.

After crossing a highway -- perhaps the most dangerous part of this bull run -- and walking to the nearby beach, participants confront the bull.

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The runners take off. The events Web site says they 'run, jog, or -- in many cases -- stumble' as the bull pursues.

The runners take off. The events Web site says they "run, jog, or -- in many cases -- stumble" as the bull pursues.

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Hundreds participated in or watched Saturday's run.

Hundreds participated in or watched Saturday's run.

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The actual running part of the run takes about 10 minutes.

The actual running part of the run takes about 10 minutes.

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The Web site notes that the bull stops for 'photo ops with children.' And, obviously, for photo ops with people a little older.

The Web site notes that the bull stops for "photo ops with children." And, obviously, for photo ops with people a little older.

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After the frolic at the beach, the crowd returns to the Starboard Restaurant for a bullfight in the parking lot.

After the frolic at the beach, the crowd returns to the Starboard Restaurant for a bullfight in the parking lot.

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Participants are encouraged to wear the white shirts and red bandanas traditionally worn by the runners in Pamplona. Some Delawareans comply; many others have a different fashion sense.

Participants are encouraged to wear the white shirts and red bandanas traditionally worn by the runners in Pamplona. Some Delawareans comply; many others have a different fashion sense.

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The bull greets Ella Godbout, 5, and her father, Greg, at the beach.

The bull greets Ella Godbout, 5, and her father, Greg, at the beach.

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Participants pack the Starboard's parking lot before the event.

Participants pack the Starboard's parking lot before the event.

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Maybe a hot bull costume affects those inside. The bull appears to be taking a grazing break.

Maybe a hot bull costume affects those inside. The bull appears to be taking a grazing break.

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