The image is a black and white photograph of a large float in a parade at night. The float is decorated with intricate carvings and lights, and there are several figures on top of it. The figures appear to be a group of people, and they are dressed in traditional Japanese clothing. The people on either side of the float are standing on the sides of the road, and some are holding flags and banners. The background is dark, and the overall mood of the image is festive and celebratory.