Carnival In Germany [A Detailed Guide On What, Where, Why, And When]

Cologne's colourful Rose Monday Carnival parade pokes fun at political figures

Ever seen a whole city turn into a stage? 🎉 Welcome to Cologne Carnival — Germany’s biggest and boldest street festival. Every year, life in Cologne hits pause as locals trade suits for costumes and fill the streets with music, laughter, and confetti. What started as a celebration before Lent has evolved into a centuries-old tradition that celebrates freedom, community, and joy. It kicks off with Women’s Carnival Day (Weiberfastnacht) — where women symbolically “take over” the city by cutting o

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