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When is Carnival in Germany?
When to Celebrate Carnival in Germany

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Do you want to celebrate Carnival in Germany ?

The German Carnival Festivities take place between February and March, and the specific dates vary from year to year.
If you want to join the colorful street parades and costume balls, start planning now: Here are the dates of Karnival in Germany.

Carnival Dates in Germany

The dates below include Rose Monday with its big street parades, Shrove Tuesday, and Ash Wednesday, but don’t miss the parties and costume balls on the weekend before.

2010: February 15th – 17th
2011: March 7th - 9th
2012: February 20th – February 22nd
2013: February 11th – 13th
2014: March 3rd - 5th
2015: February 16th - 18th

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