It's called Mardi Gras elsewhere, but in Germany, it's Fasching. I'm not quite sure how to translate "Fasching," but I think it means "dress up in a silly outfit and drink to your heart's content."
This picture was taken in Cologne in February 1977. I've been to a few Fasching parades, but Cologne has the best. One of the great things about Germany, whether it's Fasching or not, is that you can pretty much pee wherever you like. A little discretion is advised, but you will not get arrested in Germany for peeing on the sidewalk. These gents were taking a break from the festivities, and since this wall was nearby, that's where they went. Check out the hair on the guy on the left.
This picture was taken a year later, also in Cologne. Just another day at the office for these guys.
As you can see, it's very important to train for Fasching. During the off-season, I went to the Fasching Training Camp in Bonn. This picture was taken in July 1977, so I still had about 7 months of practice for the next Fasching parade. From what I can remember, I aced every stage of the training.
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