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Festive Celebrations Mark Rosenmontag Across Germany

From Cologne to Radeburg, vibrant parades and unique traditions bring communities together for the peak of the Carnival season.

  • Cologne hosted Germany's largest Rosenmontagszug with 1.5 million attendees and a theme celebrating dreams and renewal.
  • Düsseldorf's parade featured politically charged Mottowagen designed by Jacques Tilly, attracting 600,000 revelers along its route.
  • Radeburg in Saxony celebrated its largest Carnival parade with 30,000 spectators, showcasing elaborate costumes and creative floats.
  • Smaller cities and towns across NRW, including Essen, Dortmund, and Mülheim, held their own lively parades with thousands of participants.
  • Carnival traditions varied regionally, from Cologne's Nubbel burning to Radeburg's whimsical themes like 'Karneval der Extreme.'
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