An allegorical statue during the construction process in the Carnival workshop, Barranquilla, Colombia, 23 February 2006. The Carnival of Barranquilla is a unique festivity which takes place every year during February or March on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. The allegorical floats and masks are created by artists with their teams. These crews are highly specialized to design and create large floats because they keep this profession in the family for decades.