Carneval in Germany

No, it's not the Octoberfest, but it's as crazy as it sounds! Carneval in Germany or the Mardi Gras, also called "Fasching" is the fifth and the foolish season in the German calendar. It's celebrated nationwide in Germany and it's up to every town or county when to start the grand celebration.

But, most often than not, Germans celebrate the Mardi Gras in early spring, Austria and Switzerland also celebrate the Mardi Gras. So, what do they do in the Mardi Gras festival? There are extravagant parades, there are balls, masks, and there's the Carnival King and Queen! It's like a big costume party, wherein everyone can act silly and have fun, have beer, be with the family and friends, and just enjoy the ride that only Germany's Mardi Gras can bring!