Carnival in Bonn is not just a holiday but a "fifth season". The festival starts in mid-November and lasts until mid-February, the dates depend on Easter. Traditionally, it begins with the election of the so-called "Prince of Fools", after which the holiday can be considered open. It is followed by parades, colorful theatrical performances, and a day when everything is run by women, it happens six weeks before the Easter week. On Monday, before Ash Wednesday, all the fun begins - there are fancy-dress parades. At this time, happy kids to whom parade participants throw handfuls of sweets can hear "Alaaf" and "Helau" everywhere.
In July, there is a beer festival - Bierbörse, which is held in Rheinaue park. At this time, you can try various beers - more than 700 types of the popular local drink are presented here. The festival is international, and therefore there are many "foreign" varieties that are not typical for this region, In September, one of the largest fairs in the whole of Germany opens - Pützchens Markt taking place in Beuel. Here you can buy everything "handmade and grown". This is a great opportunity to buy everything you need and get a lasting impression of your trip.
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