Hundreds of thousands of carnival revelers have taken over the streets of the Rhineland in western Germany, dancing, singing, drinking and showing off their colorful costumes.

It reads: "Cologne Carnival February 27 Alter Markt." The Alter Markt is the hotspot for party-loving carnival-goers. The entire six-day festival starts this Thursday, and traditionally sees ...

Revellers celebrate the start of the street carnival at the Alter Markt (Old Marketplace) in Cologne, Germany, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. Credit: AP/Martin Meissner But despite the recent attacks ...

It reads: "Cologne Carnival February 27 Alter Markt." The Alter Markt is the hotspot for party-loving carnival-goers. The ...

One of the internet threats specifically refers to the day the street carnival kicks off, reading: "Cologne Carnival February 27 Alter Markt." The Alter Markt is the hotspot for party-loving ...