Köthen’s Carnival Tradition Shifts as Rose Monday Parade Loses Its Crown
The Carnival season in Köthen brings a change in tradition. The Rose Monday parade, once the largest in Saxony-Anhalt, has lost its top spot. This year, the mayor will receive the town hall key from the city's princely couple in a symbolic handover during the festivities.
The shift in the parade's status is believed to be due to the dwindling of the Ritter carnival societies. These groups have historically been the backbone of the event, but their numbers have been declining in recent years. Security concerns may also play a role in the change.
One enthusiastic carnival-goer expressed their excitement, saying they wouldn't miss the celebrations for the world. Despite the changes, the spirit of Carnival remains strong in Köthen.
While the Rose Monday parade in Köthen may no longer be the largest in Saxony-Anhalt, the tradition continues with a symbolic key handover to the mayor by the city's princely couple. The cause of the parade's status change is attributed to the decline of the Ritter carnival societies and potential security concerns.
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