Rose Monday parade visitors in Germany 2024, by main destination
In 2024, an estimated 1.5 million visitors were expected at the Rose Monday parade in Cologne and Berlin, Germany. Cologne is typically the main magnet for carnival fans in Germany and beyond. Rose Monday is called Rosenmontag in German, taking place on Shrove Monday, preceding Ash Wednesday. Rosenmontag is traditional in German-speaking countries, though celebrations or lack of depend on regions and federal states.