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Fasching is over. All the hard work that the groups put into creating their costumes was obvious. As always, we continue to be impressed that costumes are sewn, and floats constructed, by each individual group.
Here are my picks for the most memorable groups this year (but in no particular order)…
FRENCH FRIES
Okay, this isn’t just because I love McDonald’s fries. These guys looked great. They were preceded by a bottle of ketchup float. And now I’m hungry.
BAZINGA!
That’s right: Big Bang Theory made it to a small-town German Karneval parade.
VIKINGS
These guys made their presence known as they marched down the street, playing manly Viking drums. The beat is still in my head.
THIS COBRA FLOAT
This group knows how to make a float. Last year‘s Steampunk float was awesome, and they did not disappoint this year with their cobra and platform for their princesses.
PIRATES
These pirates could have been right out of the movies. They had one of the highest-quality costumes in the parade. My best pictures had kids in them, so I am just posting this one. You can still see the quality in this pic. Look for them in the Pirates of the Caribbean’s next sequel.
YABBA DABBA DOO!
I’m a sucker for the nostalgic groups. Last year‘s Ghostbusters group was a definite favorite. This year, a group of Flintstones stomped down the street.
HEADLINERS
I loved this simple but well done concept, putting everyone’s face on the front page.
MARCHING BANDS
It’s no secret: I can’t get enough of the marching bands. And fortunately, there are bands scattered throughout the parade. Some wear the same traditional costume they wear for parades, whereas others put on such costumes as clowns and angels. There were at least a half a dozen bands, some of which marched in awesome little formations, given the narrow streets they’re working with.
SLICES OF CAKE
There was more than one group dressed as slices of cake, but these guys “layered” the slices with Dieburg Fasching colors. Very nice. And now I’m hungrier.
HIPPIES
Seriously, this guy embodies the fun hippie spirit, doesn’t he? There was another group of hippies (with afros), but they didn’t quite meet this level of enthusiasm. Peace, Love, and Dieburg!
SPINSTERS
These ladies looked great–I didn’t recognize them at first, and I know both of them!
STUFF BETWEEN LEGS
Okay, maybe I just like watching people wear big costumes that make them look like they’re riding something down the street. This year, two groups stick out (ha, like really stick out) –
THE DIEBURG FLOAT
This mascot gets me every time.
For last year’s picks for Most Noteworthy costumes, see here!
