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Ilm-Kreis celebrates colorful carnival: A journey through South America!
The Ilm district celebrates Carnival 2025 with a South American motto, colorful costumes and rousing music. Discover the highlights!
Ilm-Kreis celebrates colorful carnival: A journey through South America!
The foolish time has begun in the Ilm district! Carnival will be celebrated vigorously from November 8, 2025, and the Ilmenauer Carnival Club (IKK) has come up with something very special for this season. Under the motto “A journey across the South American continent”, the Jecken can expect a colorful hustle and bustle full of surprises. InSouth Thuringia reports that colorful costumes, rousing music and exotic drums immerse you in the festive atmosphere. Get ready for an experience that is not only pleasing to the eyes but also to the ears!
But what actually makes carnival so special? The term originally comes from the Roman Catholic tradition and is celebrated in many German-speaking countries. How Britannica explains, Carnival refers to a time of celebration before Lent begins. The origins of this tradition go back to the 13th century, when the first celebrations took place in cities such as Cologne and Mainz. Carnival is characterized by colorful parades, humorous plays and a certain degree of high spirits.
A permanent place in the calendar
Anyone who lives in Cologne or loves the city's culture knows that the carnival season officially begins on November 11th at 11 a.m. The festivities can really start on the Thursday before Lent, with highlights in the three days before Ash Wednesday. During this time, everyday life is turned upside down, there are parades, masked balls and the traditional handing over of the city keys to the “Council of Fools”.
The mood in the Ilm district is already boiling and preparations are in full swing. The IKK has kept a good hand and the anticipation for the celebrations is palpable. With their motto, they bring a touch of South America to the region and invite everyone to experience the colorful traditions.
Carnival: A time of change
Traditionally, Carnival is known for reversing the rules of everyday life. Whether in the form of satirical speeches, bizarre costumes or exuberant celebrations – people enjoy this freedom. This year, the focus is particularly on togetherness Britannica describes, and anyone looking for a good time is welcome to be part of the celebrations.
A look back at the IKK parade, which took place in March, shows that the anticipation and fun of celebrating are still very popular. Whether small or large, everyone can look forward to an unforgettable carnival experience. The Ilmenau Carnival Club is ready to celebrate the time of fools to the fullest!