Parade and Contest of Monumental Alebrijes held in Mexico

A costumed person takes part in the Parade and Contest of Monumental Alebrijes organized by the Museum of Popular Art (MPA) in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, on Oct. 21, 2017. According to the organizers, over 180 alebrijes created by Mexican craftsmen paraded on Saturday through the streets of Mexico City. Alebrijes are brightly colored folk art sculptures of fantastical creature. (Xinhua/Francisco Canedo)