Rose Monday 2026 transformed Cologne, Düsseldorf and Mainz into Europe’s most vibrant stage, blending candy-throwing parades with sharp political satire. A controversial Düsseldorf float mocking Vladimir Putin sparked international attention, as Rhineland Carnival leaders stood united, proving humor remains a powerful force in tourism, culture and free expression.
SOURCE: Putin vs. Carnival? Düsseldorf Float Sparks Global Storm as Shrove Monday 2026 Turns Satire into Europe’s Loudest Tourism Message BY: eTurboNews | eTN