Behind the Scenes at Barranquilla's Carnival
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}One of the floats at Barranquilla's "Battle of the Flowers" Carnival Parade. (Paul Ross)
Elephant-like marimondo are a longtime part of the carnival tradition in Colombia. (Paul Ross)
Isaac de la Loz has been a master carnival mask-maker for a quarter of a century. (Paul Ross)
Family members honor their ancestors before entering the carnival parade. (Paul Ross)
Sr. Alfonso Fontalvo stands beside a statue of "King Momo," whom he portrayed in the 2003 Carnival. (Paul Ross)
A member of the Gold Mohicans group performs during the big carnival parade. (Paul Ross)
Cultural and carnival traditions are sustained all year long the Casa Dultural Danza El Torito. (Paul Ross)
Community members help each other apply carnival makeup. (Paul Ross)
One of the floats at Barranquilla's "Battle of the Flowers" Carnival Parade. (Paul Ross)
Models and beauty contest winners adorn the floats and wow the crowd. (Paul Ross)
The "dark side" is playfully represented at the big "Battle of the Flowers" parade during the Barranquilla Carnival. (Paul Ross)
A neighborhood comes to colorful life during a local carnival parade. (Paul Ross)
The "dark side" is playfully represented at the big "Battle of the Flowers" parade during the Barranquilla Carnival. (Paul Ross)