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01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Local Germany
Eight unmissable events happening in Germany in March 2025
For most people in Germany, the winter can be a bit of an endurance test. Desperately seeking a bit of warmth, you may take out a season ticket at your local sauna - or you may simply decide to hibernate until spring returns once more. But though the winter may seem long, March is the month when Germany takes a massive leap towards summer. The days get longer faster, the clocks go forward, and buds and flowers start to add colour to the landscape of grey. All of this makes March the perfect time to get out and about and rediscover your social side. Luckily, there are plenty of great events happening to help you do just that. March 3rd: Rose Monday Carnival Parades, Cologne & Düsseldorf No roundup of March events would be complete without mentioning Germany's vibrant carnival season, which bundles together a string of parades and raucous street parties in the week leading up run-up to Ash Wednesday. Though celebrations are held in several regions of Germany, the best-known carnivals undoubtedly take place in the Rhineland. On Rose Monday, or Rosenmontag, elaborate floats are paraded through the city centres of Düsseldorf and Cologne, cheered on by revellers in colourful costumes. Women gather by Cologne cathedral for carnival celebrations. Photo: picture alliance / Oliver Berg/dpa | Oliver Berg Music, performances and other festivities often kick off first thing in the morning, and parties run until late at night at pubs and other venues throughout the city. Though International Women's Day falls on a weekend this year - meaning most Berliners won't get the day off work - there's still plenty going on to mark the occasion. At the Deutsches Theater, for example, the Frauen*kampftag offers a full-day programme of events completely free of charge, starting with a boxing workshop lead by featherweight champion Nina Meinke and ending with an interactive clown show titled 'Don't Be Scared' and a party with local Berlin DJs. Mosques around the city will also open their doors to women to gather together for a breaking of the Ramadan fast at sundown (6:03pm), while a purple-themed feminist cycle demo will ride through the city from Mariannenplatz from midday. In addition, feminist and queer films will be shown as part of the Final Girls Fim Festival at City Kino Wedding from March 5th to 9th. March 14th - April 6th: Strong Beer Festival, Munich One for the beer lovers, Munich's Starkbierfest or 'Strong Beer Festival' has been celebrated by breweries in the Bavarian capital since the 15th century. And the annual event comes back to the city on March 14th. For three weeks, beer halls and breweries throughout Munich will be packed with stronger varieties of beer - both in terms of alcohol and nutritional content. The tradition goes back to a time when monks brewed strong, nourishing beers to help them survive the weeks of fasting during Lent. But just to be extra careful, make sure you enjoy some filling German food alongside your Maß. March 17th: St. Patrick's Day, Nationwide According to the latest statistics, around 35,000 Irish citizens live in Germany - but what the community lacks in size, it certainly makes up for in energy. Each year on St. Patrick's Day - which celebrates the patron saint of Ireland - you can expect to see Irish pubs around Germany decked out in a sea of bright green, with traditional folk or pop music blaring. Irish bagpipe players take part in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Munich. Photo: picture alliance / Andreas Gebert/dpa | Andreas Gebert Whether Irish or not, anyone up for a big of 'craic' (hilarious banter) and a few drinks (or more than a few) will be welcomed with good humour at these watering holes, so head on down to your nearest bar to celebrate. In Munich, a vibrant array of Irish characters - from leprechauns to medieval maidens and rugby players - will take part in a parade on Sunday, March 16th, kicking off a two-day open air festival in honour of Irish culture. March 21st - April 21st: Hamburger Frühlingsdom, Hamburg If you're itching for the start of spring festival season, be sure to head up to Hamburg from March 21st for the Frühlingsdom. From trying out a host of funfair attractions to grabbing German favourites like Pommes (fries), Bratwurst and crêpes, this spring event is sure to keep the whole family entertained. The Dom dates back to 1337 when local Hamburg merchants and others were allowed to take shelter in St Mary's Cathedral. It is now held three times a year, including in summer and winter. The event takes place in the Heiligengeistfeld in St. Pauli. March 29th & 30th: Street Food Festival, Frankfurt On its tour of German cities, the Street Food Festival is set to arrive in Frankfurt this March, with two days of fresh flavours and mouthwatering aromas filling the halls of Klassikstadt. With an entry fee of just 4 euros, you can find a stunning array of regional and international cuisine on offer, showcasing the best of Frankfurt's vibrant culinary scene. From Korean bibimbap to Venezuelan arepas, the festival is a great chance to branch out and try new things, as well as indulge in luxurious cocktails and craft beers. If you're worried about running out of room to sample the delectable dishes on offer, never fear: the festival is open each day from midday to 10pm, giving you plenty of time to build up an appetite once again after gorgeing on a hearty lunch. March 27th - 30th: Leipzig Book Fair, Leipzig Germany's Frankfurt Book Fair may be the country's most well-known, but a close runner-up takes place every March in the eastern German city of Leipzig. A children's book on display at the Leipzig Book Fair in March. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Hendrik Schmidt The Buchmesse, which dates back to 1632, features not only a diverse line-up of local titles but also those in several languages from authors all over the world. This year there is a focus on literature from Norway, with the slogan 'Spring Dreams' reflecting themes of renewal and inspiration. This year the fair is being held in conjunction with Manga-Comic-Con and 'Leipzig liest' reading festival. March 31st - April 4th: Hannover Messe, Lower Saxony When it comes to exploring the future of tech and innovation, no event quite tops the Hannover Messe. As the world's leading trade fair for industrial technology, the Messe showcases cutting-edge innovations in automation, robotics, energy solutions, and digitalisation. Each year, major tech brands descend on the capital of Lower Saxony to showcase groundbreaking products and ideas, offering a first glimpse in the technologies of the future. For professionals, there will once again be a packed roster of networking events and a conference schedule featuring industry-leading speakers.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Parade perfect tonight! Dense fog tomorrow morning. More active weather pattern by Fat Tuesday?
NEW ORLEANS — Parade perfect tonight! Mostly clear conditions this evening with temperatures dropping into the mid 60s by the parades kick off this evening! Dense fog tomorrow morning. Dense Fog Advisory issued from 4AM-10AM on Wednesday morning. Tomorrow's forecast will be similar to today with mostly sunny conditions, high temperatures in the low to middle 70s! Gorgeous weather for evening parades starting with the Krewe of Nandi on the Westbank at 6:00, followed by Druids in Uptown New Orleans at 6:15 and Alla follows. Thursday we start off cloudy as a weak cold front moves in. Isolated rain showers are possible through the mid-day into early afternoon. Right now, I'm maintaining rain chance of 10-20%. Parades will not have any weather related issues that evening! Temperatures for Thursday evening parades in the low 60s, so a light jacket may be needed. Cooler weather for Greasing of the Poles and Friday Parades with sunnier conditions! Now, for early next week — The big question is will we have a more active weather pattern by Lundi Gras-Fat Tuesday? Forecast models are truly all over the place with no real run-to-run consistency on the timing of any potential storm threat. So, for now, don't fret! Just check back in with the forecast. Civil liberties groups oppose LA constitutional amendments on March 29 ballot Duo allegedly sold 29 kilos of '100% pure' meth to undercover agents House GOP, after pulling budget resolution, brings it back for a vote FNF Smoothie King Smooth Team of the Year: The Edna Karr Cougars Parade perfect tonight! Dense fog tomorrow morning. More active weather pattern by Fat Tuesday?Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Parade Forecast: Wonderful weather for Tuesday and Wednesday. Isolated shower chance by Thursday.
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — After the nearly non-stop rain on Sunday, dry and gorgeous weather for the parades that were rescheduled to today! Mostly clear conditions this evening with temperatures dropping into the mid 60s by the parades kick off this evening! Parades start uptown at 5:30 p.m. Krewe of Femme Fatale will start at the intersection of Napoleon Avenue and Magazine Street, the Krewe of Carrollton follows, then the Krewe of King Arthur. Tomorrow will be similar to today with mostly sunny conditions, high temperatures in the low 70s! Gorgeous weather for evening parades starting with the Krewe of Nandi on the Westbank at 6:00, followed by Druids in Uptown New Orleans at 6:15 and Alla follows. Thursday we start off cloudy as a weak cold front moves in. Isolated rain showers are possible through the mid-day into early afternoon. Right now, I'm maintaining rain chance of 10-20%. Parades will not have any weather related issues that evening! Temperatures for Thursday evening parades in the low 60s, so a light jacket may be needed. Cooler weather for Greasing of the Poles and Friday Parades with sunnier conditions!New details show Xanax found in Kansas City sports reporter's autopsy Lawmakers Unite for Funding for 9/11 Victims, State-Sponsored Terrorism Claims Trump suspends security clearances for Jack Smith's outside lawyers 21 DOGE staffers resign over refusal to 'dismantle' public services Shutdown fight collides with GOP push for Trump priorities Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
