Street Vendor

11 photos · 2016–2025

11 photographs tagged Street Vendor, 2016–2025.

Beachfront market stalls with thatched roofs sell clothing and souvenirs on the sand in Dominicus, Dominican Republic. — Beachfront market stalls in Dominicus, near Bayahibe in La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic, sell clothing, paintings, and souvenir items from wood-framed structures roofed with palm thatch. The row of shops stands directly on the sand beside the resort coast, a common arrangement in this tourism area where small vendors operate near hotels such as Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus.

Street vendor stand at República de Uruguay and 5 de Febrero in Mexico City's Centro Histórico. — Calle República de Uruguay and Calle 5 de Febrero sit within Mexico City's Centro Histórico, a district laid out atop the former Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Many of the area's buildings date to the colonial and early 20th-century periods, when the blocks around the Zócalo served as the commercial core of New Spain and later independent Mexico. Small ground-floor storefronts and informal vendor stands have long operated alongside one another here, a pattern common throughout the historic center's narrow commercial corridors.

Sabrett hot dog cart vendor operates a street food stand selling hot dogs and snacks in Manhattan. — Sabrett hot dog cart vendor, Manhattan. The cart operates as a typical New York City sidewalk food stand, selling hot dogs, pretzels, drinks, and packaged snacks to pedestrians. Sabrett-branded carts are a longstanding part of the city's street food trade.

Chinatown market stall displaying dried fruits, candies, and snacks in plastic bags and glass jars. — A market stall in New York's Chinatown displays an abundant selection of dried fruits, candies, and snacks. The goods are presented in clear plastic bags and glass jars, with some items in colorful packaging, offering a vibrant visual of the diverse offerings available in the neighborhood.

Market vendors display colorful clothing and textiles along a narrow street in Panajachel, Guatemala near Lake Atitlán. — Calle Santander is Panajachel's main commercial corridor, running from the highway entrance down toward the shore of Lake Atitlán. Vendor stalls line both sides of the street, selling huipiles, woven textiles, and clothing produced by Maya artisans from towns around the lake. Because of its concentration of tourist shops and restaurants, locals have long nicknamed the street "Gringotenango." Panajachel itself serves as the main gateway town for Lake Atitlán, connecting visitors to boat launches that reach villages such as Santiago Atitlán and San Pedro La Laguna.

Commercial street in Panajachel, Guatemala lined with colorful shops and vendor stalls beneath mountains in daylight. — Calle Santander is Panajachel's main commercial corridor, running from the highway entrance down to the shore of Lake Atitlán. The street is lined with stalls and storefronts selling Guatemalan textiles, hammocks, and woven hats, alongside bookstores and small cafes catering to travelers. Its concentration of souvenir shops and tourist services has earned Panajachel the nickname "Gringotenango" among visitors to the lake region. The town serves as the main gateway for boat travel to the surrounding lakeside villages, including Santiago Atitlán, San Pedro La Laguna, and Santa Cruz La Laguna.

Street vendor on Lake Street — A street vendor displays plush toys for sale on Lake Street in Minneapolis, with the prominent Park & Lake Car Wash signage visible in the background.

Vendor selling Trump-themed t-shirts on a table near the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. — The 2024 Republican National Convention was held July 15-18 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, drawing thousands of delegates and vendors to the surrounding streets. Street vendors set up tables outside the secured perimeter to sell unofficial merchandise, including shirts referencing the assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, just two days before the convention opened. Items for sale ranged from campaign s to religious messaging, reflecting the mix of political and faith-based branding common at RNC gatherings. Milwaukee hosted the RNC for the first time in the convention's history in 2024.

RNC 2024 Tshirt vendor showing his best seller — A vendor displays T-shirts featuring political imagery during the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The shirts include slogans and portraits of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, reflecting the political climate of the election year. One shirt prominently features the phrase "MAKE A COMPLETE SENTENCE AGAIN!" alongside an image of Biden, while others show Trump with slogans like "I LOVE MILWAUKEE I HAVE GREAT FRIENDS IN MILWAUKEE." The presence of such merchandise highlights the commercial aspect of political events and the diverse ways supporters engage with candidates.

Three people converse on a downtown Minneapolis street near a Butter Cookies For Days vendor cart. — A street vendor, identified by the "Butter Cookies For Days" sign on their cart, operates in downtown Minneapolis.

Street vendor serves customers outside the illuminated Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at night. — A street vendor outside the Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

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