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Costumed revelers celebrate at the central Heumarkt while tens of thousands of carnival fools take to the streets of Cologne, Germany, Monday, November 11, 2024

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Video. Carnival season starts with festivals in Cologne and Mainz

Updated: 12/11/2024 - 0:46 GMT+1

The Cologne Carnival officially begins on November 11 at 11:11 AM, but the heart of the festivities unfolds in the days leading up to Shrove Tuesday.

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