Between tradition, humor and protest: Rosenmontag parades reflect what's happening in German society and politics. #dwtravel #cologne #carnival #germany #rosenmontag #politics #folklore | DW Travel

🤡🎉 Since the Carnival Monday parades in Cologne have been cancelled this year, the Klingbeil family decided to build one made of legos! From a politically themed float to the street cleaners sweeping up the confetti, they thought of everything! The video went viral on WhatsApp in Germany, to the delight of carnival fans everywhere. Pretty cool idea, don’t you think? 🎥 Katrin Klingbeil | DW Euromaxx

Today, Cologne officially kicks off the street carnival and who better to guide you through the “fifth season” than our Head Concierge?! 🎉✨ Hae-Nam Song shares 11 things you simply shouldn’t miss during carnival in Cologne. From shouting “Alaaf!” and catching sweets to celebrating in colourful costumes and watching the iconic Rose Monday parade - these are the traditions that define Cologne’s carnival spirit. 🍬 🎊 Whether it’s your first carnival in Cologne or you’ve been celebrating for years

Costumes, music and confetti fill Cologne’s old town as Weiberfastnacht kicks off Carnival season. It's a centuries-old tradition where women symbolically take power — and the city celebrates together. #dwtravel #cologne #karneval #weiberfastnacht #germany | DW Travel