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Gay Karneval 2026

Cologne celebrates the gay carnival. Every year at the end of February, Schafenstraße is transformed into the gay & lesbian carnival.

Queer Carnival @ Schaafenstraße 2026 in Cologne: from February 12 to 18, 2026

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Every year in February Cologne celebrates one of the world's most famous and biggest folk festivals - colorful costumes, parades and party!

Cologne Carnival 2024 in Cologne : from February 11 to 18, 2024

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Annual event with large open air stage on the banks of the Rhine in Cologne.highlight is the big fireworks in the evening.

Kölner Lichter 2025: Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 2pm, fireworks from 11:30 pm to midnight

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