Cologne is one of those cities that holds two carnivals each year.
The one, which is currently underway, starts in February-March and the other is held in November.
And of course, the floats.
The elaborate floats often show caricatured figures mocking politicians and other personalities.
Below are some images from this year’s Carnival.
Barack Obama, trying to push a camel through the eye of a needle.
The figure represents USs futile attempt to establish peace in the Middle East.
The words read: ‘Pain in the neck Westerwelle.’
A carnival float making fun of FIFAs decision to hold the World Championships in Russia and Qatar.
Football Federation FIFA caricature depicted as a busty prostitute holding bills of hundred euros.
