Fool's Jump in Wangen im Allgäu

Every year on Rose Monday, a huge carnival parade takes place in the midst of the historic old town, featuring up to 70 groups. Those who have never experienced the Wangen carnival parade will be amazed. The old town is colorfully decorated, and witches, fools, and other costumed figures dance through the streets in their vibrant costumes and carved wooden masks. They encourage the spectators to join in the cheering and shouting, playfully tossing confetti into the air. Ragtag bands, shawms, and drummers provide lively, festive music. The "Fasnet," as the fifth season is called in the south, is a longstanding tradition in the Alemannic region and visually differs from the carnival further north. However, when it comes to celebrating and dancing, one is no less than the other.