Security during Weiberfastnacht in Cologne: Gear Up police for big celebration!

Security during Weiberfastnacht in Cologne: Gear Up police for big celebration!

On February 27, 2025, the Cologne street carnival officially begins with the women's fast night at 11:11 a.m. This festive tradition draws tens of thousands of celebrants from near and far into the city. The first celebrating groups, including Leonie and Luca, are already on their way to the dance fountain. The WDR will be broadcast live by the carnival events in Cologne from 11 a.m. The anticipation for the hustle and bustle is great.

The Unkelbach brewery has launched an all-inclusive concept for which tickets are sold at a price of 111 euros. The admission is only carried out with a valid ticket. Numerous police forces are in use in the city center and at Cologne Central Station to ensure the safety of the celebrants, while Cologne's traffic companies (KVB) adapt their timetables and block stops during the carnival.

safety precautions at a high level

In the run -up to the celebrations, Cologne and other cities have revised their security concepts. The background is the increased concerns regarding security due to calls to Islamist groups to attacks during the carnival. This fueled a feeling of tension, despite the all -clear of the Federal Criminal Police Office, which classifies the calls as "propaganda publications" and sees no concrete danger.

The Cologne police are increased with around 1,500 additional officials compared to normal days. A total of 9,900 police officers are deployed on Weiberfastnacht in the entire state of North Rhine-Westphalia, which is 2,500 more than on a regular Thursday. Security measures such as survivors and knife controls are also part of the comprehensive strategy.

support offers for celebrating

To protect the celebrations and to maintain the interests of the residents, a far-reaching blocking and security concept is implemented. In addition to more than 300 employees of the regulatory office, an additional 1,200 employees of private security companies are deployed. These are responsible for glass and inlet controls and securing the roadblocks. It is also ensured that the glass ban is monitored in the old town and in the Zülpicher district to avoid injuries.

For additional security, the security forces numbered wears the vest for clear identification. Fire brigade and aid organizations expect an increased number of operations during the street carnival. You have taken measures to cope with the emerging rush, including a temporary rescue station on the Rautenstrauch-Jost Museum, which is available on both Old Womendon Tonnage and on Rosenmontag.

The Evangelical Church wished the city's jecken an "unforgettable Wie -Rassover". While the weather forecasts for today's Women's Fast Night change weather with dense clouds and rain, the hope for a sunny morning remains. Despite the tense security situation, Interior Minister Herbert Reul hopes that the population can celebrate the carnival in full.