As of: February 3, 2024, 8:28 a.m
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Carnival in brief: Preparations for Women's Carnival and Shrove Monday are in full swing.
The right costume should not be missing.
The Cologne Carnival 2024 is just around the corner - preparations for Women's Carnival and Rose Monday are already underway.
Of course, the right costume is a must at carnival - but finding it isn't always that easy.
That's why there's a bit of inspiration here
Among other things, there is a strict security concept in Cologne during Carnival - including numerous closures.
This also affects the KVB.
However, it is still questionable whether the weather will cooperate at Carnival.
All the cool news in the ticker.
Cologne – The hot phase in the Cologne Carnival is about to begin: From Weiberfastnacht (February 8th) there will be a state of emergency throughout Cologne.
There is swaying and singing everywhere.
Up to 1.5 million visitors watch the Cologne Rose Monday procession from the side of the road.
But the Rose Monday procession is just one of many highlights in the 2024 session. The exciting news at a glance.
Costume trends for the 2024 Carnival in Cologne – and costumes that could result in penalties
Carnival compact from February 2nd:
The be-all and end-all of Cologne Carnival is of course the right costume.
And there are a few things to keep in mind - certain costumes are problematic at Carnival.
There is a risk of a fine of up to 10,000 euros.
24RHEIN has an overview of five costume ideas that can be implemented quickly and cheaply.
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Security concept and KVB changes in Cologne
The funny news in the Cologne carnival (symbolic image).
© Christoph Hardt/Imago
Carnival compact from February 2nd:
The countdown is on: In a few days it will be Weiberfastnacht - and the city will be in party mode.
The first preparations are already underway in Cologne.
Individual diversions and initial closures are being prepared.
The basis for this is the new security concept for Carnival 2024. And there are two big changes this year, which is intended to prevent chaos due to too many celebrants.
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Weiberfastnacht and Rose Monday – Cologne becomes a party zone at Carnival
This is important on Weiberfastnacht:
The street carnival begins at 11:11 a.m.
It is officially opened on the Alter Markt by the people of the Old Town.
But there is also partying and swaying in the pubs, clubs and on the streets.
This is important on Carnival Friday:
Countless meetings, parties and other carnival formats take place on Carnival Friday - both by the carnival companies and in pubs and clubs.
This is important on Carnival Saturday:
On Carnival Saturday, the Rote Funeken's spark bivouac takes place on Neumarkt.
The first Veedel parades also start.
This is important on Carnival Sunday:
The school and Veedels parades will also traditionally take place on Carnival Sunday in 2024.
There are also countless parties and celebrations all over Cologne.
This is important on Shrove Monday:
Cologne gets crowded, especially on Shrove Monday.
Because that's when the Cologne Rose Monday procession takes place - with over 1.5 million visitors in Cologne.
Numerous people also watch the Rose Monday procession on TV.
This is important on Violet Tuesday:
A real highlight here is the Nubbel burning, which takes place on every Cologne corner.
There are also a number of Veedels parades in Cologne on Violet Tuesday.
What will the weather be like on Weiberfastnacht and Rose Monday in Cologne?
Carnival compact from February 2nd:
There is not yet an exact forecast for the weather at Cologne Carnival, but an initial trend can be seen for Weiberfastnacht (February 8th) and Shrove Monday (February 12th).
But it's only partially reassuring.
“An exact forecast is difficult, but the weather situation currently indicates a slight high pressure,” a meteorologist from the German Weather Service (DWD) told 24RHEIN.
Specifically: “It’s getting colder rather than warmer.”
Cologne Carnival 2024: That's why the 2024 session is particularly short
Carnival compact from February 2nd:
This year the session is particularly short.
In 2024, Women's Carnival falls on Thursday, February 8th.
This means that Rose Monday falls on February 12th.
This means that Ash Wednesday falls on February 14th and the session is already over in mid-February.
This is because Carnival is based on Easter.
There must always be exactly 46 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday - this is how long Lent lasts in Christianity.
Easter is again based on the first full moon of spring - and that is quite early this year.
The dates for the Cologne Carnival 2024 session
Carnival Cologne 2024 |
Dates at a glance |
|---|---|
Women's Carnival 2024: |
Thursday, February 8, 2024 |
Carnival Friday 2024: |
Friday, February 9, 2024 |
Carnival Saturday 2024: |
Saturday, February 10, 2024 |
Carnival Sunday 2024: |
Sunday, February 11, 2024 |
Rose Monday 2024: |
Monday, February 12, 2024 |
Ash Wednesday 2023: |
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 |
The session motto and the triumvirate in the Cologne Carnival 2024
Carnival compact from February 2nd:
The session motto for 2024 is “Wat e Theater – Wat e Jeckespill”.
“Whether on the big world stage or in the heated atmosphere of social media: a little more Cologne calm would do people good,” explains Christoph Kuckelkorn, President of the Cologne Carnival Festival Committee.
By the way: There will also be a matching motto scarf for the Cologne Carnival 2024.
The biggest and most important question for a long time: Who will be the Cologne triumvirate in 2024?
In mid-August, the Cologne triumvirate was officially presented in 2024 - and comes from a family.
Since the session opened on November 11th.
Prince Sascha I, farmer Werner and Jungfrau Frieda from the Klupsch family and from the company KG Treuer Husar Blau-Gelb from 1925 eV rule. The prince is the son of the virgin and nephew of the farmer.
(jw)