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Carnival: November 11 in Cologne, Düsseldorf and beyond

November 11 marked the opening of the new carnival session across Germany, drawing thousands of costumed revelers in Cologne, Düsseldorf and other cities. The day featured light rain in Cologne, a live‑ticker covering the festivities, and a political jab by Cologne’s mayor aimed at Berlin.

12 items5 outlets First item: 11 November 2026Last update: 11 November 2026, 15:45

How outlets tell it

  • GermanyDer SpiegelDer Spiegel reports the session opening with images of thousands of costumed participants in Cologne, Düsseldorf and elsewhere.
  • GermanyKölner Stadt-AnzeigerKölner Stadt‑Anzeiger highlights the light rain in Cologne and provides a live‑ticker to follow the November 11 events.
  • GermanyLeipziger VolkszeitungLeipziger Volkszeitung adds a political angle, quoting Mayor Burmester delivering a jab at Berlin during the carnival kickoff.

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11 November 2026