Courtesy Photo Stephanie Salomaa Fasching in Germany peaks Feb. 28 – March 5 2019-02-21 Fasching will be celebrated Feb. 28 – March 5, with festivals, parades, music and many “foolish” events. Read More
What is Fasching? Street parades, costumes, celebrations in Germany 2018-02-01 Fasching (carnival) is celebrated in Stuttgart in February with parades and festivals. Read More
Witches of Fasnet the night before fasting 2017-02-28 When all the brooms have been burned and turned to ashes, winter is “swept away” for another year.Read More
Being pulled over by the Polizei for driving while under the influence can end your career. File photo Tips from German Polizei to avoid a DUI 2016-02-03 There are increased traffic controls and DUI checks performed by German Polizei at the time of Fasching in Germany.Read More
Provost marshal officials warn don’t be ‘foolish’ during carnival celebrations 2014-02-20 Whether the locals call it Carnaval, Carnevale, Fasching, Fasnacht or Vastenavond, carnival in Europe is a time when people tend to consume more beer, wine and liquor than usual.Read More