San Pedro Huamelula, Mexico - The mayor of a Mexican town recently married a crocodile for the second time in two years in a traditional ceremony attended by thousands of residents of a predominantly fishermen's village.

In the Mexican village San Pedro Huamelula, a crocodile is regarded as the princess of waters, with powers over fish and other creatures. So, last year, Mayor Joel Vasquez Rojas married a crocodile 'bride' in a live ceremony.

This year, on Tuesday June 30, 2015, he married another crocodile in the hope of bringing prosperity to the residents of the village's local fishing community.

On the day of the wedding, hundreds of fishermen from San Pedro Huamelula dress up the crocodile princess 'bride,' while the mayor of the town becomes the 'groom.'

After the ceremony, which starts with ritualistic baptism and exchange of wedding vows, the mayor has to kiss the bride. As a precaution, the crocodile's snout is secured with tape to prevent her from biting the groom.

After the wedding ceremony, which is followed by a dance and festive fireworks, the 'princess bride' is released back into the pond.

A local resident said the traditional wedding ceremony means a lot to the people of San Pedro Huamelula as "it's the greatest treasure our ancestors have left us."

All of the wedding expenses are paid by the local community, and those who do not contribute are fined.