Rosenmontag is the highlight of the German Karneval season, celebrated on the Monday before Ash Wednesday.
In cities like Cologne, Mainz, and Düsseldorf, massive parades wind through the streets, featuring elaborately decorated floats, marching bands, and people tossing sweets (Kamelle) to the crowds.
Participants wear colourful and creative costumes, and the atmosphere is full of music, laughter, and revelry.
Rosenmontag is a day when communities come together to celebrate joy, humour, and tradition, marking the peak of Carnival before the solemnity of Lent begins.
