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    Enjoy the world-famous traditional Cologne Carnival and several top events throughout the year.

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Carnival, CSD, Cologne Lights - the city offers many events you'll enjoy.

The variety of event venues and its outstanding surroundings make Cologne an attractive location for all kinds of events. Many large and small events throughout the year, like the world-famous "Kölner Karneval" street carnival and the spectacular "Kölner Lichter" fireworks, invite visitors to join in the celebrations.

In 2012 the city’s big event venues, including the Lanxess-Arena and the Rheinenergie-Stadium, will once again be filled with concertgoers when international stars such as Madonna, Lady Gaga and Coldplay come to Cologne.

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In 2013 the city’s big event venues, including the Lanxess-Arena and the Rheinenergie-Stadium, will once again be filled with concertgoers when international stars such as Bon Jovi, Rihanna or Justin Bieber come to Cologne.
During the "crazy days" the "fifth season" culminates into a huge public festival. People dress up, sing local songs and simply have fun. The "crazy days" of Carnival are celebrated with parties on the streets, in public squares and in pubs - view the photo galleries.
In mid-July, the "Kölner Lichter" light up the sky in flames. The impressive firework display is synchronised with music and transforms the view of the Rhine into a colourful sea of banyan lights, waterfalls and hundreds of thousands of sparklers.
For many years now, Cologne has established itself as one of Europe's centres for gay and lesbian life. The most important event in the gay and lesbian calendar is the Christopher Street Day (CSD). Every year on the first weekend of July half a million participants and visitors celebrate and demonstrate in the city centre.
The Köln Marathon is an big running event for all - running amateur or experienced marathoner. The course goes along the Rhine banks, the Cathedral and other sights. Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere.
Every year, the city centre of Cologne is touched by the magic of the festivities in the run-up to Christmas. Christmas music, arts and crafts, toys, Christmas decorations and the scent of the Christmas bakeries create a wonderful atmosphere.
New Year in Cologne – now that really is something to write home about. Each year hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors from all across the planet enjoy the midnight fireworks against the magical backdrop of Cologne’s cityscape. In addition to this, Cologne has plenty of other things on offer.