Carnival in Cologne is almost as old as the history of the city itself. But it has been celebrated in the organized fashion we know today for only about 190 years. The Greeks and the Romans celebrated joyous spring festivals in honor of Dionysus and Saturn with wine, women and song. The ancient Germans celebrated the winter solstice in order to pay homage to the gods and drive out the evil demons of winter. In later times, the Christians adopted these heathen customs. Lent, the period of fasting before Easter, was ushered in by carnival
Cologne Carnival is one of Europe’s biggest, best & oldest carnivals. Every year millions dress up & spend six crazy days celebrating carnival in Cologne.
When is Cologne Carnival?
When is the 2023 Cologne Carnival? The 2023 Cologne Carnival will take place on Thursday February 16 until Wednesday February 22, 2023.

Cologne Carnival Season which is referred to by the locals as “the fifth season of the year” officially begin on the 11th November, at 11:11am and finishes on Ash Wednesday. The main Cologne Carnival events, which are called the “crazy days” which begins on Weiberfastnacht which is the Thursday prior to Shrove Tuesday and ends on Ash Wednesday.

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