American Expats Experience German Karneval

American Expats Experience German Karneval

Well folks, this weekend was definitely one for the record books.  Friday after work, we boarded a train and headed north to Südlohn, a small town almost in the Netherlands, to participate in a weekend of Karneval festivities with some new German friends. The first parade was on Saturday and they continued through Monday.  One of Aaron's coworkers and his friends built probably the most elaborate floats I've ever seen.

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Fasching, Karneval, Fastnacht

Fasching, Karneval, Fastnacht

Fasching

Karneval

Fastnacht

Whatever you want to call it, they all mean the same thing, well almost the same thing - party time in Germany!  As if the Germans required yet another excuse to party and drink beer, the beginning of the year is known as Karneval season. 

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