🤡🎉 Since the Carnival Monday parades in Cologne have been cancelled this year, the Klingbeil family decided to build one made of legos! From a politically themed float to the street cleaners sweeping up the confetti, they thought of everything! The video went viral on WhatsApp in Germany, to the delight of carnival fans everywhere. Pretty cool idea, don’t you think? 🎥 Katrin Klingbeil | DW Euromaxx

Join us in celebrating Cologne Carnival the „fifth season“ in true Excelsior style! ❤️🤍 Celebrate right in the heart of the city with an incomparable view of the parade from the grandstand in front of our hotel, right next to Cologne Cathedral. 🎉 For those prefer for a more private setting, our decorated Cathedral View Suites offer a spectacular view of the passing parade. A traditional Carnival buffet featuring authentic Cologne specialties can be booked to complete this unforgettable celebra

Today, Cologne officially kicks off the street carnival and who better to guide you through the “fifth season” than our Head Concierge?! 🎉✨ Hae-Nam Song shares 11 things you simply shouldn’t miss during carnival in Cologne. From shouting “Alaaf!” and catching sweets to celebrating in colourful costumes and watching the iconic Rose Monday parade - these are the traditions that define Cologne’s carnival spirit. 🍬 🎊 Whether it’s your first carnival in Cologne or you’ve been celebrating for years