Aalst Carnival Goes Ahead Amid Anti-Semitism Controversy

AALST, BELGIUM - FEBRUARY 23: A Boris Johnson and Brexit themed float, part of the Aalst Carnival, which went ahead despite calls from Israel’s government to cancel the event following criticism of antisemtic and controversially themed floats on February 23, 2020 in Aalst, Belgium. The carnival, which dates back to 1432, was removed from a Unesco heritage list last year because of its controversial floats. It has a history of portraying current affairs in satirical and mocking manner, drawing crowds of up to 80,000 people. (Photo by Kiran Ridley/Getty Images)