The Cologne Carnival takes place every year in Cologne, Germany, since the Middle Ages. The time of the carnival is officially declared open at Alter Markt square on the last Thursday before the Lent.

Inspired by the ancient European tradition of Fasnacht, this Karneval promises a captivating ... from Switzerland and southern Germany. It’s a pre-Lenten carnival celebrated with vibrant parades ...

Ahead of Carnival celebrations kicking off in Germany on Thursday, the Islamic State militant group called for attacks targeting revellers in Cologne. Islamists suspected of belonging to so-called ...

Germany’s Catholic Church has sharply criticized a carnival float made for a big street parade in the western city of Cologne that linked Jesus with the church abuse scandal.

Germany’s iconic Carnival season is in full swing, as cities across the country come alive with parades, elaborate costumes, and lively festivities. From the grand celebrations in Cologne to the ...

Germany's Carnival celebrations have kicked off with revelers heading to Cologne and Düsseldorf in particular. Added security measures are in place following recent attacks during public events.

COLOGNE, Germany — Germany’s Catholic Church has sharply criticized a carnival float made for a big street parade in the western city of Cologne that linked Jesus with the church abuse scandal.

Hundreds of thousands of costumed onlookers watched and cheered as Germany’s beloved Carnival parades made their way through city centres on Shrove Monday, the highlight of festivities each year.