Mexico City, Mexico - Oct 22, 2016
1. Various of people parading color sculptures
2. Children
3. People parading color sculptures
4. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) little boy:
"There's one that's like a dragon with a snake's head and fangs."
5. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) little girl:
"There's an eagle that has horns and many scales."
6. Various of craftsmen making colorful sculptures
7. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) craftswoman (name not given):
"That's why we love participating, because there are no barriers. This is one great example. It's a product of our combined inspiration."
8. Various of people parading color sculptures at parade
9. Various of people playing instruments at parade
10. Various of color sculptures

Mexican color sculpture parade was staged in Mexico city on Saturday.

It is the 10th year of such unusual parade at this time of the year.

Straight from the imagination of Mexican creators, the giant figures called Alebrijes (Ale-bree-hehs) took over the main boulevard as in the past during the parade.

These fantasy figures are designed to surprise spectators. Their bright colors and unusual shapes are originated in the mythical monsters on all continents, including Africa and Asia.

The tradition at this time of the year took place just before Mexico's well-known Day of the Dead. Sometimes, they include references to politicians running for high offices.

Every year, thousands of people come out, mostly children and their parents, to line the 5.5-kilometer parade route.

"There's one that's like a dragon with a snake's head and fangs," said a little boy.

"There's an eagle that has horns and many scales," said a girl.

The groups that are participating in this parade took months of planning and preparations to create these bizarre creatures.

The technique is known as cartoner, a rigid papier-mache. This group of patients with a vast array of problems are creating their own Alebrjes during treatment sessions.

"That's why we love participating, because there are no barriers. This is one great example. It's a product of our combined inspiration," said a cartoner.

Mexico City's 10th annual Alebrijes Parade has a musical ending.

The fantastic, giant figures will be put on display for a few more weeks in this city's main financial district. Cash prizes will go to the top three most creative Alebrijes.