Mardigras - Fasching - Karneval

(the name varies by country and also by region)

 
Mardigras season traditionally starts officially on

the 11th day of the 11th month at 11 minutes after the 11th hour

with the awakening of the Naar (fool or jester)

and the Krönung (coronation) of a Prinz or Prinzessin.

It then recesses during Advent and begins again after January 6th.

It ends finally on the night before Ash Wednesday.

The Prince and the Princess preside over the festivities for the Karneval season.

In addition to the Prinzenkrönung, other events may include

a Kostümball(costume ball) a Weiberfastnacht

(ladies night out)  and a Gala.