Carnival in Hannover

Hanover Carnival is held since 1992. It lasts for several months, starting in November, and includes dozens of events, but this article is about the carnival procession.

Hanover carnival takes place on Saturday before the "Pink Monday". Rosenmontag is a traditional spring holiday in Germany. On this day carnivals are held in many cities throughout the Germany. Find here the schedule of "Pink Monday". And the schedule of the festival find on the official website of the city.

Start is usually on Culemannstraße and then procession goes to the center. City major, princes, princesses, counts take part in the procession. But the most unusual fact is that during the festival the participants throw to viewers several tons of candy! Children come with big bags.