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Carnival 2025: Cologne celebrates colorfully and safely – everything is ready for the onslaught!
The carnival season starts in Cologne on November 11th, 2025. Thousands celebrated wildly while safety was a top priority.
Carnival 2025: Cologne celebrates colorfully and safely – everything is ready for the onslaught!
On November 11, 2025, the heart of Cologne beats again for the carnival. At 11:11 a.m. the starting signal was given for the new carnival season, which was celebrated to the fullest. Beautiful weather accompanied the colorful costumed people who happily threw themselves into the celebrations. As early as 8 a.m., long lines formed in front of numerous bars and party centers, which only increased the anticipation of the crazy goings-on. The crowds celebrated under the motto “Alaaf – Mer dun et för Kölle” and thus drew attention to the volunteers in the city, as stern.de reported.
The city of Cologne has put a lot of commitment into ensuring that the rush of party tourists is well managed, especially in the popular “Kwartier Latäng” district. Security is the top priority: over 1,000 police officers and 1,200 employees from private security services are ready to protect the celebrants. 450 employees of the public order office are also on duty. In order to avoid crowds, the organizers are required to allow a maximum of 11,111 visitors, who were able to enter the site from 8:30 a.m. The entrance should of course go smoothly, after all you don't want to spoil the fun.
Security concepts in focus
In view of recent incidents in other cities, such as the attack on a demonstration in Munich, security concepts have also been tightened for the carnival parades in Cologne and other cities. Klaus-Ludwig Fess, President of the German Carnival Association, emphasized the need to regularly review these concepts. In addition to the already high security requirements, bollards and other protective measures were also implemented. n-tv.de reports that some parades even had to be canceled, a circumstance that endangers the tradition of carnival as a cultural asset.
Plainclothes investigators are on the move in the old town and other celebration zones to counteract potential dangers. The new measures to prevent alcohol consumption among minors and protection against sexual violence also send a clear signal: safety comes first. The consultants from the “EDELGARD” project will be on site throughout the entire event so that they can provide immediate help in critical situations. Authorities also set up glass-free zones in parts of the city to ensure safety and order, which came into effect from 8 a.m. and lasted until the next morning.
A place for the family
Families with children are also catered for on site. In addition to large screens and a carousel, there is also a changing facility and a bouncy castle. This ensures that young and old can enjoy the day to the fullest. In addition, only Kölsch is served in order to keep the celebrations within a manageable framework. “Not everything works in Cologne, but what we can definitely do is celebrate,” said entertainer Guido Cantz, who heated up the mood with his lively humor, as [WDR](https://www1.wdr.de/nachrichten/rheinland/koeln-karneval- Feiern-sicherheit-motto-100.html) reported.
In summary, the tenor of today is clear: Carnival in Cologne 2025 is not only a celebration of life, but also a carefully planned event that ensures both fun and safety. The carnival is celebrated again in a colorful hustle and bustle and the Cologne fools show that they can maintain the courage and joy of traditions even in challenging times.