The Shrove Monday procession is the highlight of the carnival in Cologne. This year it will take place in the RheinEnergie Stadium because of Corona. All information at a glance.

Cologne – pull daily on Shrove Monday* Countless carnival clubs through Cologne*. During the Shrove Monday procession, there is a hustle and bustle in the streets. There are also cavalry corps, marching bands and floats. Because of Corona, however, everything is different in the 2022 session “Everything has sing Zick”. Because this year, the Rose Monday procession will exceptionally be called the “Rosenmontagsfest” in the RheinEnergie Stadium* take place. An overview of exactly what is planned and which Corona rules apply.

Carnival 2022 in Cologne: Shrove Monday procession takes place in the RheinEnergie Stadium

• was? the Rosenmontagszug will take place in 2022 in the RheinEnergie Stadium*
• When? Shrove Monday, February 28, 2022
• Where? RheinEnergie Stadium Cologne, Aachener Str. 999, 50933 Cologne (district of Lindenthal*)

Carnival Cologne 2022: This is how the Rose Monday procession should run

The Rosenmontagszug is the highlight in the Cologne Carnival*. However, due to the tense Corona situation, the traditional carnival parade was canceled in December 2021. A short time later it was said: The Shrove Monday procession can take place – and in normal size. But this year the “Zoch” will not be going through Cologne as usual, but through the RheinEnergie Stadium.

There are 4700 participants this year, including wagons with pastiches and horses. The train will be a good three kilometers long and will move into the stadium in the southwest. It then continues via the west, north and east sides – the Shrove Monday procession WILL then leave the stadium again on the south side. The Zoch will also pass the Cologne triumvirate. In addition, the Cologne bands Bläck Fööss* and fiasco with their hits for a good mood.

Carnival 2022 in Cologne: Shrove Monday procession in the RheinEnergie Stadium – these Corona rules apply

One thing is certain: Strict corona rules will apply in 2022 so that the Shrove Monday procession can take place. For example, viewers must comply with the 2G+ rule – i.e. be fully vaccinated, recovered and tested. In addition, there is a mask requirement in the squares. By the way: around the great days, the whole of Cologne becomes a customs zone. That means strong across the city from February 24th to March 1st Corona rules at the carnival in Cologne* be valid.

Carnival 2022: Shrove Monday procession in the RheinEnergie Stadium in Cologne – spectators allowed

The traditional Shrove Monday procession is not denied to the revelers in Cologne despite Corona. Nevertheless, only a limited number of participants are allowed into the stadium. are concrete 10,000 people at the same time as the Shrove Monday procession in the stadium* permitted. The participants of the Shrove Monday procession should be withdrawn from the audience. Means: A total of around 8,800 people are allowed on the stands, that shares Festival Committee Cologne Carnival*With.

Carnival in Cologne: Shrove Monday procession in the RheinEnergie Stadium – when are tickets available?

Nor are die Tickets for the Shrove Monday procession in the RheinEnergie Stadium* not available. However, the advance sale for the grandstand seats should start at the end of the week (February 17th to 20th). The price per ticket is 11.11 euros. As soon as the tickets are available, they can be purchased on the website www.koelnerkarneval.de.

Carnival Cologne 2022: Will the Shrove Monday procession be shown on TV?

Anyone who was unable to get a ticket or would rather not go to the stadium because of Corona can still follow the Shrove Monday procession – on TV and live stream. Because the Rose Monday procession in Cologne will be shown on February 28th from 09:45 a.m. on WDR*. The stage program will be organized by Sabine Heinrich* moderated, Guido Cantz will also moderate. (nb) *24RHEIN is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA