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Cologne Carnival preparations and security planning
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Cologne Carnival preparations and history security planning
The Cologne Carnival is a long standing tradition with modern organized structures dating back to 1823. Historical figures such as the Dreigestirn evolved over the 19th century, and the title of the carnival ruler transitioned from Held Carneval to Prinz. For the 2026/2027 season, festivities are scheduled to begin on November 11 at 11:00 AM at the Heumarkt. The session motto is: “Morje es, wat do drus mähs!”. To manage large crowds, the expected influx of hundreds of thousands of revelers, Cologne authorities plan to deploy over 1,000 police officers, 450 regulatory employees, and 1,200 private security personnel. Officials are focusing Patrols will focus on key areas including the Altstadt, Zülpicher Viertel, Chlodwigplatz, and the Südstadt area area, which has emerged as a new celebration hotspot. Due to the Südstadt popularity, officials are providing more mobile toilets in that district. Security measures include glass bans in the Altstadt and Severinsviertel districts to prevent injuries. While police do not currently anticipate the level of violence seen in during recent Gen-Z demonstrations, where officers were targeted with stones and pyrotechnics, they remain prepared for potential unrest and alcohol related offenses. Although recent unrest following protests on October 31 led to property damage and clashes with police, officials stated there are currently no indications of planned demonstrations or specific security threats for the Carnival start. Lessons from those recent incidents are being integrated into current operational planning.
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