Cologne's Carnival Chief Still Getting Used to New Mayor - Cologne’s Carnival Chief Mistakes New Mayor for His Predecessor in Hilarious Mix-Up
Carnival preparations in Cologne took an amusing turn recently when the city's top carnival organizer, Christoph Kuckelkorn, mistook the new mayor, Torsten Burmester, for his predecessor, Henriette Reker. The mix-up occurred during a meeting meant to discuss this year's carnival festivities. Kuckelkorn, who has been instrumental in organizing Cologne's famous carnival events, was expecting to meet with Henriette Reker, who had served as the city's mayor since 2015. However, Reker stepped down from her position just over a week ago, and Burmester took over on November 1, 2025. In an unexpected turn of events, Kuckelkorn presented Burmester with a Carnival hat and an order of merit, intended for the outgoing mayor. The mix-up was quickly resolved, and both parties shared a laugh over the situation. Despite the initial confusion, preparations for this year's carnival are proceeding smoothly. While the mix-up provided a light-hearted moment in an otherwise serious political transition, both Kuckelkorn and Burmester have assured the public that carnival preparations are on track. The city looks forward to welcoming visitors for the upcoming carnival celebrations.
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