Karneval Season starts Nov. 11 and runs until Ash Wednesday, but Karneval members work year-round to plan on a variety of events that celebrate this festive occasion. Just months after one season ends, the ideation for a new season begins and new members are recruited to be a part of the experience.
There are many ways get involved, from being a performer in the Prinzengarde (women’s) or Kindertanzgruppe (children’s) dance groups, to being selected as a part of the Prinzenpaar (Royal Court) – even crowned Prinz or Prinzessin! In January, the group fills a bus and travels to Las Vegas to attend the German American Mardi Gras Association Gala, which includes an evening of hilarious skits and parties, followed by a night of back-to-back performances featuring clubs from across the United States.
The Committee meets at the Club on Thursdays at 7:45 p.m. Annual membership is $30 for adults or $15 for students and includes a number of perks throughout the season. Consider joining the group that makes good friends and great times a priority through events that celebrate German culture in Koln through traditional music, dance and costume, and, maybe most importantly, an excessive amount of fun.
2024-2025 Karneval Season:
- Karneval Crowning (Members only) – Nov. 11
- Opening Event (Public) – Nov. 16 – VIEW THE FLYER | VIEW THE FACEBOOK EVENT | BUY TICKETS
- Karneval White Elephant Gift Exchange/Party (Members only) – Dec. 19
- Home Event (Public) – Jan. 18
- G.A.M.G.A. GALA in Las Vegas (Public) – Jan. 24 to 26
- Kinderkarneval Event (Public) – Feb. 8
- Anaheim/Brea Event for Reeperbahn (Public) – Feb. 15
- Anaheim/Brea Youth Dance Group Event (Public) – Feb. 16
- Nubbelverbrennung (Members only) – March 4
Check out our event page to learn more about Karneval and view pictures from recent events.
