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Carnival compact: who, how, where, what, when? All concrete decisions, information and news about the Cologne Carnival 2022 at a glance.
- Actually, the Cologne carnival is celebrated big – but in the 2022 session this is not possible due to Corona.
- It is not yet clear how the carnival 2022 can be celebrated in Cologne.
- All current developments at a glance
Carnival 2022 despite Corona? NRW Minister of Health will talk to Cologne and Düsseldorf
How should the Cologne Carnival 2022 be? When to make decisions: “The NRW Minister of Health has invited the mayors of Cologne, Bonn, Düsseldorf and Aachen to a meeting on Monday that will be about the carnival. In the evening, the next Carnival Round Table will also take place in Cologne. (Update: February 4th)
Cologne Carnival 2022: Women’s Carnival, Shrove Monday – all current information
- Weiberfastnacht 2022 (February 24): All information at a glance
- Carnival Friday 2022 (February 25) All information at a glance
- Carnival Saturday 2022 (February 26): All information at a glance
- Carnival Sunday 2022 (February 27): All information at a glance
- Shrove Monday 2022 (February 28): All information at a glance
- Veilchendiensttag 2022 (March 1st): All information at a glance
- All information about the Pub Carnival 2022 in Cologne
Despite the easing of corona: the spectator limit at the carnival remains at 750 people
Carnival Cologne: No “Laughing Cologne Arena” in 2022 – despite the relaxation of spectators: In football stadiums and at major events there are new corona loosening, up to 10,000 spectators are allowed. But that doesn’t apply to the Cologne carnival. A maximum of 750 people are still allowed here. Formats such as the “Laughing Cologne Arena” cannot take place. An overview of which events are taking place and which are cancelled. (Update: February 4th)
Carnival 2022 in Cologne: the current status
What exactly the Cologne Carnival 2022 should look like is still unclear at the moment. So far, there are no clear and uniform rules. However, that should change in the second week of February, explains city director Andrea Blome. A 2G+ rule currently applies to the carnival. Although the exact schedule is still unclear, there are already several events that are scheduled to take place at carnival.
After a triumvirate surprise in the council meeting – the politician says thank you
Cologne triumvirate appeals to city council – parliamentary group leader thanks: Probably the most emotional moment of the council meeting on Thursday was right at the beginning, when Carnival Prince Sven I and Bauer Gereon unexpectedly entered the stage. SPD parliamentary group leader Christian Joisten now thanks the “brilliant surprise” of the triumvirate. “Very nice gesture and probably a real premiere – in any case, nobody can remember an appearance by the triumvirate at an official council meeting…”, writes Joisten on Facebook. (Update: February 4th)
Carnival despite Corona? Cologne carnival is discussed in the city council
Carnival 2022: Cologne will have “reasonable and enforceable corona rules”: The street carnival in Cologne started in three weeks and the question of all questions: How should we celebrate? The process is still unclear – even after the current hour in the council. However, everyone agrees on one point: it will not work without uniform corona rules. (Update: February 3rd)
Cologne triumvirate at the council meeting: What should the Cologne Carnival 2022 look like?
The Cologne triumvirate speaks before the Cologne City Council: Surprise at the council meeting in Cologne’s Gürzenich: At the beginning, the Cologne triumvirate appears – but without Jungfrau Gerdemie. She got infected with Corona. Prince and farmer appeal to celebrate the carnival. However, it is not about the parties at Zülpicher Platz, but about traditional customs. And gets a lot of applause for it. (Update: February 3rd)
Nippes vigilante says goodbye to Tanzmariechen Stina
Nippeser vigilante says goodbye to Tanzmariechen Stina – in action at the carnival since 2014: “5,000 kilometers above Jöck, 600 mole trains, 250 times on the stage, 8 years and Mariechen, maach et joot, leev Marie”, the Nippes militia said goodbye to their Tanzmariechen Stina. With the end of the 2022 session, Christina Stina Pohl is leaving the Orange-Wiesen Corps. (Update: February 3rd)
Carnival in Cologne: New Corona case in the Cologne triumvirate – now Jungfrau Gerdemie has caught it
Cologne Carnival 2022: Jungfrau Gerdemie has Corona – but the farmer is back: After Prince Sven was caught at the opening of the 2022 session and Bauer Gereon tested positive about a week ago, Jungfrau Gerdemie has now also tested positive for the corona virus. (Update: February 3rd)
More spectators for the Cologne carnival? Football decision gives hope
Decision made: Up to 10,000 spectators allowed in stadiums and halls: Up to more spectators will be allowed in football stadiums and halls in the future. This also provides hope for the carnivalists. Up to 10,000 people can be present at large national events outdoors with a maximum occupancy rate of 50 percent. However, it is not yet clear whether this also applies to carnival formats. (Update: February 2nd)
Carnival in Cologne: Despite the Corona cancellation – ARD carnival session in the Gürzenich takes place
Cologne Carnival 2022 despite Corona: ARD session takes place – 250 guests allowed: After a long back and forth, it is clear that the ARD carnival session can still take place despite the pandemic. However, special corona rules apply. (Update: February 2nd)
Cologne Carnival 2022: “In terms of Corona and carnival, nothing is regulated yet”
Cologne Carnival: Clear regulations required – current hour in the council: How should the Cologne Carnival 2022 look like? The Cologne City Council should now deal with this question. For the council meeting on Thursday, February 3, the SPD parliamentary group has requested a current hour. “A look at the calendar shows: Weiberfastnacht is in just under three weeks. Discussions with the Cologne Carnival Festival Committee and local restaurateurs show that nothing has yet been regulated when it comes to Corona and carnival,” complains Christian Joisten, chairman of the SPD parliamentary group. (Update: February 1st)
Cologne Carnival 2022: IG Kölner Gastro Sauer – “controlled customs is the motto”
Cologne Carnival: Gastro with a clear announcement – worry about tightened corona rules: While the state and city are waiting with clear guidelines for the Corona Carnival, the Cologne hosts are getting louder and louder. Your accusation: The Corona rules mainly affect the pubs and bars. And that’s exactly what ensures that uncontrollable party crowds roam the streets of Cologne. The document end weeks should be used to work out good concepts together. “Controlled customs is the motto.” (Update: January 31)
Cologne Carnival 2022: This is how the Rose Monday procession should take place in Cologne
Cologne Carnival 2022: How the Rose Monday procession should take place: The Cologne Rose Monday parade is actually the highlight for Jecken and carnival fans. While the “Zoch” took place as a mini version last year, a corona-compliant alternative must also be used in this session. How exactly should it look like? Still unclear. A small move is planned in the RheinEnergie Stadium. A decision is expected to be made in early February. (Update: January 31)
The Cologne Carnival festival committee demands clear guidelines – but the country sticks to the Corona rules
Unclear specifications for carnival 2022? NRW reacts – and sticks to the Corona regulation: After the second Corona session, tempers are heated, including at the Cologne Carnival Festival Committee and the German Carnival Association. “The only ones who have voluntarily canceled at the request of politicians are the volunteer carnival clubs,” complained BDK President Klaus-Ludwig Fess recently. (Update: January 31)
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