Carnival dancers performing in Cologne, Germany

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German carnival is at its most boisterous in Cologne, whose residents are generally considered to be carnival fanatics. Locals join carnival associations which have marching bands. Cities have their own "military" carnival units that take part in parades.

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Size: 5265px × 3651px
Location: Alter Markt Cologne Koeln Rhineland Nordrhein Westfalen North Rhine Westphalia Germany
Photo credit: © Germany Images David Crossland / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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