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Mardi Gras, German Style. Different Traditions, Different Dates There are three different main words in German for “Carnival” or “Mardi Gras”: Karneval, Fasching and Fastnacht. Although all three refer to the same pre-Lenten observance, each has a different tradition and reflects somewhat different customs in different regions of the German Karneval Mardi Gras or Carnival (Karneval) goes by a lot of different names: Fasching, Fastnacht, and Fassenacht. But it all means one thing fun! Germans consider this time “the fifth season” of the year, and it starts on November 11, or specifically, on 11.11 at 11:11 am. However do let them tell you how in Germany they love a billion different names for the exact same thing depending on where in the country you are! If you have never experienced Mardi Gras or Fasching before it is a little crazy and totally bonkers in the best senses of the words. Feasting, partying, costumes, parades and a total spectacle! While Germany's carnival traditions are mostly celebrated in the predominantly Roman Catholic southern and western parts of the country, the Protestant north traditionally knows a festival under the Low Saxon names Fastelavend [ˈfastl̩ˌɒːvɱ̍t], Fastelabend [ˈfastl̩ˌɒːbm̩t] and Fastlaam (also spelled Fastlom, IPA: [ˈfastl̩ɒːm]). This carnival parade, which passes through Cologne city centre, is considered one of the largest parades in Germany. And being part of it is everything. The parade has been rolling since 1823 - with floats, foot groups, dance groups and music bands - led by the "Blaue Funken" in the Cologne tradition. Munich Carnival. The Munich Carnival, or Fasching, is a lively week-long celebration filled with colorful parades, street festivals, and traditional performances.Running from February 23 to March 4, 2025, it includes highlights like the Damische Ritter parade, "München narrisch" street carnival, and the famous Dance of the Market Women at Viktualienmarkt. People observe this day with smaller parades and parties throughout Germany. Carnival enthusiasts in other parts of the world, however, know this day not as Shrove Tuesday, but as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras. In fact, this day marks the highlight of the carnival season in many places! Cheerful and colorful crowds take over the streets with "Mardi Gras" might be considered the high point of carnival in other parts of Europe, but in Germany Shrove Tuesday represents the last day of carnival and consequently is a bit quieter than others. The main activity on this day is the burning of the life-size straw figure ( Nubbel ) at the end of the day. Fasching and Karneval are Germany’s high-energy takes on Mardi Gras, marking the lead-up to Lent with dazzling parades, masquerades, and street fiestas. It’s a time when Germans let loose before the traditional period of religious observance. When is Fasching in Germany in 2024? Tips on Enjoying Germany’s Carnival Fervor. Venturing into the whirlwind of Germany’s Carnival can be both exhilarating and overwhelming for the curious traveler. To fully savor the festivities and navigate the celebrations with ease, consider the following tips carefully crafted to enhance your Carnival journey. 1. Plan Ahead Mardi Gras is called Carnival, Fasching or Fassenacht in Germany. The opening of the so called fifth season is November 11th at 11:11 am. Carnival ends after the peak of shrove Monday and shrove Tuesday with it’s popular parades. In between there are many traditional events for and with the public. But there is more about German Mardi Gras People observe this day with smaller parades and parties throughout Germany. Carnival enthusiasts in other parts of the world, however, know this day not as Shrove Tuesday, but as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras. In fact, this day marks the highlight of the carnival season in many places! Cheerful and colorful crowds take over the streets with MEET THE CEREMONY. We kick off a new ship’s career with a naming ceremony and ours are one part tradition and a lotta parts fun! On the tradition end, we get dignitaries like Mardi Gras' godmother, Miss Dominican Republic Kimberly Jiménez, and our own Chief Fun Officer Shaq to help make sure the champagne bottle gets broken just right for good luck. 12th Night Fords Gin Scavenger Hunt Cajun Cook-Off Run For Your Beads 5K Verizon Taste of Soulard Purina Pet Parade Tito’s Vodka Wiener Dog Derby Mayor’s Mardi Gras Ball Bud Light Grand Parade Bud Light Party Tent Carnival Tent Sunset Hills Subaru Blues Alumni Experience Underdog Party Zone BOS Family Winter Carnival and Shoebox Float Gallery Munich Carnival. The Munich Carnival, or Fasching, is a lively week-long celebration filled with colorful parades, street festivals, and traditional performances.Running from February 23 to March 4, 2025, it includes highlights like the Damische Ritter parade, "München narrisch" street carnival, and the famous Dance of the Market Women at Viktualienmarkt. The first Mardi Gras celebration in America was celebrated in 1703 in the settlement of Fort Louis de la Mobile. Mardi Gras was celebrated soon after the city of New Orleans was founded in 1718 In Germany, their version of Mardi Gras is a big party, with the city of Cologne (Köln) being best known for the biggest carnival celebration in the country! Upon my research, I found that Fasching in Germany really begins on November 11 at 11 minutes past 11 in the morning, until the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Not to be confused with a pop-up fun fair type carnival, Karneval in Germany is the equivalent to Mardi Gras in the United States or Carnival in Brazil. It is a week-long party leading up to Ash Wednesday and the start of the Lent season. Although each name refers to religious-based celebrations leading up to Easter Sunday (similar to Mardi Gras), the terms are actually not interchangeable. Each name represents different traditions, history and regions throughout Germany. The broad term, “carnival" refers to the Catholic traditions of religious observance leading up to Easter. Join us for our full ship tour of the Carnival Mardi Gras. We recently sailed on this beautiful ship, and had an incredible time. Thank you Insta360 for our
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