While the world typically celebrates Carnival in February, a few German Carnival strongholds actually get an early start at ...

Tens of thousands of revelers gathered across Germany on Monday to celebrate Carnival amidst tight security. Thousands of ...

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Griesemann was prominent among organisers of the Cologne Carnival. The Carnival's Facebook page has a mourning tribute to him. He was president of Blaue Funken (blue sparks) - one of the oldest ...

Then, capture the city’s joie de vivre during the one-of-a-kind Cologne Carnival. Soak in the atmosphere of busy markets and the laid-back riverfront. The convenient transit system allows access to ...

Cologne’s mayor Henriette Reker said Carnival came at the right time. “I am convinced that we can all use a bit of energy in these many crises that we are experiencing,” she said ...

The Cologne Carnival officially begins on November 11 at 11:11 AM, but the heart of the festivities unfolds in the days leading up to Shrove Tuesday. View on euronews ...