Was man on 11.11. must know – current news
Carnival Cologne compact: All concrete decisions, information and news about Cologne Carnival 2022 and the start of the session on November 11th. at a glance.
- On 11.11. the time has come: The Cologne Carnival 2023 started.
- 24RHEIN provides an overview of the Session opening 2023 on 11.11.
- This text is continuously updated.
Cologne – It won’t be long until the costume is dug out and the session starts in Cologne Carnival is celebrated. The special: The Cologne Carnival 2023 is a real anniversary session. That Festival Committee Cologne Carnival and many traditional companies are celebrating their 200th anniversary. But even if it is until 11.11. With only about four weeks to go, there are still many unanswered questions. “Carnival Cologne compact” by 24RHINE gives the Overview of the current developments in Cologne Carnival and informed about the 11.11. in Cologne.
Carnival Cologne compact: The Corona rules on 11.11.
The 11.11. approaches. In about two weeks it’s time. For the first time since 2019, there will be the traditional session opening without strict corona rules. Because although the country’s Corona Protection Ordinance has been extended to the end of November, there are 11.11. hardly any corona rules for the revelers. Masks are only compulsory on buses and trains. There are no measures for events. There is also no ordinance that stipulates proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or negative test certificates.
However, there are exceptions for individual events. Because catering operators and event organizers can determine their own measures by domiciliary rights. In the Bagatelle gold-plated on 11.11. for example the obligation to test. “You can’t talk yourself into that. If many people yell at each other in a small space for hours, the virus feels good,” said Bagatelle owner Daniel Rabe in an interview with 24RHEIN. (Updated October 27, 21:23)
Carnival Cologne compact: The overview
► The session opening on 11.11. falls on a Friday this year. That Session motto 2023 for the Cologne carnival is “200 years of Cologne carnival: Ov krüzz oder quer”
► There are currently no stricter corona rules for the Cologne Carnival set by the city or the state. However, individual bars and pubs are taking their own measures.
► For dying A strong security concept applies to Zülpicher Strasse. “The aim is to ensure relatively safe celebrations,” says City Manager Andrea Blome.
► There are several again this year Session openings and parties on 11.11.
► While the designated child triumvirate of 2023 has not yet been officially announced, it does Cologne triumvirate already fixed: Prince Boris I, Farmer Marco and Virgin Agrippina Rules the Cologne carnival.
11.11. in Cologne: Changes in the party zone – this is how the carnival should start safely
Now it is also clear what the security around Zülpicher Straße looks like. The biggest innovation: the entrance situation. While the masses used to flow mainly via Barbarossaplatz onto Zülpicher Straße, this year the main entrance is to lead via Luxemburger Straße and the paths of the Uniwiese to Zülpicher Straße. However, the lawn area will be cordoned off and protected with protective mats. (Updated October 27, 7:33 p.m.)
Carnival Cologne 2023 compact: 11.11. – Security concept for Zülpicher Strasse is coming
In just over two weeks the time has come: November 11th. heralds the session in Cologne. Tens of thousands of people are expected – on Zülpicher Strasse alone. However, there is always an aggressive atmosphere, rubbish and dirt. Local residents in particular are concerned that there will be unsightly scenes again this year.
The city has therefore developed a new security concept for Zülpicher Strasse. After a long wait, it will be presented to local residents, restaurateurs and carnival representatives on Thursday evening at the so-called Carnival Round Table. (Updated October 27, 1:47 p.m.)
Carnival Cologne 2023 compact: Carnival effect noticeable in hotel bookings?
Only a few more weeks and the Cologne Carnival will start a new session. Not only people from Cologne are on 11.11. hit the streets to celebrate the start of the session. Also jerks come from outside. But is this also noticeable in the hotels? 24RHEIN spoke to Mathias Johnen, deputy managing director of DEHOGA North Rhine. “But going out is just because of the fact that 11.11. on a Friday that more visitors are coming and are also planning a likely stay in Cologne and the surrounding area.” The first hotels are already fully booked. (Updated October 26, 10:58 am)
Carnival Cologne 2023 compact: Stunk sessions are back
Not only the traditional carnival should be celebrated again this year: Also the Stunk carnival celebrates its comeback – including several stunk sessions. Ticket sales for the stunk sessions started on October 29th. The ticket price is between 11.50 euros and 47.90 euros. (Updated October 25, 3:31 p.m.).
Carnival Cologne 2023 compact: party tourists celebrate on 11.11. Cologne in chaos?
Many questions about 11.11. are still open. Especially when There are still many question marks as a party hotspot on Zülpicher Straße. For years, the area has been considered a celebration zone – also outside of the Cologne carnival. In the last session, however, the sad highlight.
Crowds of visitors climbed uncontrolled over the barriers and even injured security staff. The messy pictures went around the world – and even made it into the New York Times. Cologne agreed that this shouldn’t happen again. But there are currently no concrete plans – even four weeks before November 11th.
When asked by 24RHEIN, the city explained that the security concept was still being written. The “final votes” are currently underway. Until then, many questions remain unanswered. The fear of chaos on 11.11. meanwhile continues to rise. It is still unclear when the city’s security concept will be presented. However, one thing is clear: there is not much time left.
Carnival Cologne compact: motto scarf with a special message – “diversity, openness, respect and pride”
There is also a special motto scarf for the special session: Der Motto scarf 2023 is in a rainbow design and makes a clear statement. “Every Jeck can be whoever he or she wants to be at carnival. For us, carnival unites people in the heart, we celebrate life together, laugh, sing and sway together,” explains costume giant Deiters. “The colorful motto scarf of the 2022/2023 session combines exactly the topics that are important to us revelers: diversity, openness, respect and pride.”
Carnival Cologne 2023 compact: Are there Corona rules for November 11th?
There are currently no corona rules for the Cologne carnival, even if the Incidence in Cologne is currently increasing. Just a few Bars and pubs rely on additional corona rules. In the Bagatelle you can, for example, on 11.11. only celebrate if you show a negative corona test – and it must not be more than six hours old.
Carnival Cologne 2023 compact: Countless session openings and parties on 11.11. planned
The 2023 session is probably the first carnival session to run without strict corona rules and canceled events. On 11.11. Cologne is probably upside down again: the partying, drinking and swaying starts early in the morning. Whether traditional Opening ceremony with Cologne bands at Heumarkt, sing along to carnival songs in your favorite pub or check out the clubs on the party mile – on 11.11. there is a lot going on in Cologne. 24RHEIN gives an overview of which ones Session openings and parties on 11.11. are planned.
Carnival Cologne in a nutshell: Prince Boris I, Farmer Marco and Maid Agrippina are the Cologne triumvirate
The regents for the Cologne carnival have already been determined. Prince Boris I, farmer Marco and Maid Agrippina are a trio of Cologne. On 11.11. however, the three are still designated. Only when the princes are proclaimed in early January are they officially considered carnival regents. The motto of the 2023 session is “200 years of Cologne Carnival: Ov krüzz or across”. (jw)