Munich Cancels 2025 Carnival Events Following Deadly Attack

City officials cite grief and respect for victims of the recent attack on a Verdi demonstration, which left two dead and dozens injured.

The city of Munich has canceled all major Carnival events, including the 'Unsinniger Donnerstag,' 'Tanz der Marktweiber,' and 'München narrisch' celebrations.
The decision follows a deadly car attack on a Verdi demonstration last Thursday, which claimed the lives of a city employee, her two-year-old daughter, and left over 30 injured.
A 24-year-old Afghan man has been arrested and is in custody; investigators believe the attack was motivated by Islamist extremism.
The 'Damischen Ritter' group had already canceled their planned Carnival parade, citing the city's collective grief and respect for the victims.
City officials expressed solidarity with affected families and colleagues, emphasizing the emotional toll on the community and the unfeasibility of celebrating at this time.