COLOGNE, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Tens of thousands of revelers gathered in the western German city of Cologne for an annual parade to mark the peak of Germany's carnival season.
As many as 12,000 participants joined the parade, which consisted of floats, carriages, marching bands and dance groups. About 300 horses were also deployed.
Revelers take part in the Rose Monday carnival parade in Cologne, Germany, on Feb. 24, 2020. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
Revelers take part in the Rose Monday carnival parade in Cologne, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
A reveler takes part in the Rose Monday carnival parade in Cologne, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
Revelers take part in the Rose Monday carnival parade in Cologne, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
A reveler takes part in the Rose Monday carnival parade in Cologne, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
A float is seen during the Rose Monday carnival parade in Cologne, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
Revelers take part in the Rose Monday carnival parade in Cologne, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
Revelers take part in the Rose Monday carnival parade in Cologne, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
People take part in the Rose Monday carnival parade in Cologne, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)
Revelers take part in the Rose Monday carnival parade in Cologne, Germany. (Xinhua/Lu Yang)■
