Yesterday I had my first experience of the Karneval der Kulturen (Carnival of Cultures) parade in Berlin. And what an experience it was.
The streets were thronging with people and alive with colour.
The Karneval der Kulturen is an opportunity for Berlin to celebrate the diversity of its people and many nations and ethnic groups were represented.
The parade, which started at Hermannplatz and followed Hasenheide, Gneisenaustrasse and Yorckstrasse, is the highlight of a weekend of festivities.
Throughout the carnival weekend stalls are also set up to sell food and drink in the area around Blücherplatz.
With the pavements packed many sought higher positions for a better view.
Elaborate costumes and carefully constructed contraptions were the order of the day.
Some sought to deliver a message.
But most people just wanted to have fun.
As the last of the floats approached the junction of Zossener Strasse a tide of people began to move along the street. Some were heading home but many more were looking for somewhere to continue the festivities.
This looks like so much fun! I would have loved to have been there! Great photos!
Thank you. It was a great day. Everyone taking part seemed to be having so much fun and that unbridled joy is infectious.
Yeah I think that’s what would be so exciting!!!
Hi andBerlin- These are great photos! Such atmosphere to them. Thanks for liking my recent post on my own visit to Berlin. I’ve really enjyoed reading your blog and love all your street art pics.
Thanks. The carnival definitely had atmosphere in abundance! I always enjoy seeing Berlin from other people’s perspectives – it helps me to keep finding new places to explore and appreciate.