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In the heart of Düsseldorf, the city came alive with the annual Rosenmontag procession, attracting an estimated crowd of around 600,000. The three-hour-long celebration began punctually at 12:22 p.m. on Saturday, with Mayor Stephan Keller and CC President Michael Laumen officially opening the event in the city center.
The Rosenmontag procession is a traditional event that has been a part of Düsseldorf's culture for many years. This year marked the last Rosenmontag procession in active service for Chief Adjutant Rolf Förster. The highlight of the procession was Float 66, the float of the prince and princess, which was particularly popular among the crowd.
For visually impaired guests, the Rosenmontag procession was described by blind reporter Frank Breuers. The local band Düsseldorf played at Graf-Adolf-Place, inviting carnival-goers to dance and sway. A disabled tribune, providing space for around 150 wheelchair users, blind people, and people with mental disabilities and their companions, was also located at Graf-Adolf-Place. The tribune was made possible with the support of the city and Provinzial Insurance, organised by the LVR.
The start of the procession was at the intersection of Herzog Street, from where sweets could also be thrown. Photos from the Rosenmontag procession are available in a gallery by Karina Hermsen.
The topic of the float named "cultural appropriation" was a conversation point during the procession. However, due to limited information available, specific details about this float from the 2023 procession cannot be provided.
Despite the large crowd, no blockades by climate activists occurred during the Rosenmontag procession. The session of the prince and princess will end with a mischievous tapping of the stick at the town hall, and on Tuesday evening, the prince and princess will lay down their insignia and return to citizens Dirk Mecklenbrauck and Uåsa Maisch.
A donation is appreciated for ordering pictures from the gallery. The email address to order pictures from the gallery is media@unsere-webseite.
The Rosenmontag procession, a symbol of Düsseldorf's rich culture, includes elements of lifestyle and home-and-garden as the floats are artfully crafted and adorned, reflecting the creative aspect of home-and-garden. For the visually impaired guests, detailed descriptions of the procession, including the float named "cultural appropriation," were provided by blind reporter Frank Breuers, emphasizing the importance of an inclusive home-and-garden environment.
