Cologne Carnival is Germany’s answer to the Rio Carnival of Brazil. It is one of the most celebrated street parties of all times and proved, that it is not only the South Americans who know how to party even the Germans put on a pretty good show. This colorful and vibrant festival is celebrated from 16th February 2016 to 22nd February 2016 reaches its zenith a week before Ash Wednesday.
The pulsating festival attracts over a million visitors into the city from all over the world. At 11.11a.m on that day, the city turns into frenzy with the carnival being declared open. So, catch flights to Germany to take part in biggest party on earth for the next six days.
Processions through the streets are organized by locals and school children with over 130 bands, hundreds of horses, brightly clad groups pass through the streets and thousands of spectators jam packed the streets cheering, calling , dancing, eating and merrymaking.
On Ash Wednesday, this spirited carnival ends but the hangover is sure to last a little longer!
The pulsating festival attracts over a million visitors into the city from all over the world. At 11.11a.m on that day, the city turns into frenzy with the carnival being declared open. So, catch flights to Germany to take part in biggest party on earth for the next six days.
Processions through the streets are organized by locals and school children with over 130 bands, hundreds of horses, brightly clad groups pass through the streets and thousands of spectators jam packed the streets cheering, calling , dancing, eating and merrymaking.
On Ash Wednesday, this spirited carnival ends but the hangover is sure to last a little longer!
