Ornate carnival float and brightly costumed characters in the Aalst Carnival procession, Carnival Monday, Aalst, Belgium

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Belgium, Aalst. Carnival Monday at Aalst. Traditionally the parade tries to offend, with floats mocking local and international politicians, racial stereotypes and cross dressing. Credit Steve Davey/Alamy Live News.

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Size: 6968px × 4651px
Location: Aalst, East Flanders, Belgium
Photo credit: © Steve_Davey / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: belgian, belgium, carnival, catholicism, celebration, clown, colourful, costume, festival, float, lent, party, procession