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200 years of Bonn Carnival celebration

200 years of Bonn Carnival and what a celebration it was!

The Festausschuss Bonner Karneval put on a spectacular day as carnival clubs from across the city came together to mark this incredible milestone. Our designated UNiversa Nicole and the fabulous UN Funken were out in full force, bringing sparkle, smiles, and plenty of good cheer to the streets of Bonn.

From colourful costumes to carnival spirit at its finest, it was an afternoon filled with laughter, community, and unforgettable memories. Here’s to 200 years of tradition—and many more years of celebrating together!

The UN Funken at the 200 years of Bonn Carnival celebration on June 6th 2026

UNiversa Nicole

UNiversa Nicole in blue.
UNiversa Nicole

Please join us in congratulating Nicole (Kläsener-Metzner) as our new UNiversa for the 2026/2027 Carnival session!

Originally from Cologne, Nicole brings with her a deep love for Fastelovend, an international spirit, and a passion for sustainability and community. Born on 11.11., her connection to Carnival truly started from day one! ❤️💙

For her session, Nicole will champion Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, a cause especially close to her heart through her work with the World Health Organization. Inspired by growing up by the Rhine and her international experiences, she hopes to raise awareness of the importance of safe and accessible water for all, while connecting global challenges with our local Carnival traditions.

We are excited for a colourful, meaningful, and joyful session ahead.

3 x Bonn Alaaf!

Strategy Meeting 2026

Tuesday, 28 April 5.30 – 7pm – Strategy Meeting – zoom online – Tell us what worked well, what didn’t and new ideas for the next session! Please note: If you bring a new idea please be willing to volunteer to run it or be part of the team that does.
 

Icon of 2025/26 carnival season motto „200 Jahre Bonner Karneval – jestern, hück und morje“
2025/26 carnival season motto. © Festausschuss Bonner Karneval e.V., Agentur Welzenbachs & Jan Künster

Bonn Rosemonday Parade 2026

Motto: „200 Jahre Bonner Karneval – jestern, hück und morje“ (200 Years of Carnival in Bonn – Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow)

Meeting time: All UN Funken must be there by 11:45 a.m. for briefing. The parade starts at 12 noon.

Meeting place: We are Number 6.10, which should be marked on the road, this should be near the bus parking space at the roundabout Rabinsstraße / Am Alten Friedhof / Thomasstraße.

Planned parade route:
Thomas-Mann-Straße, Münsterstraße, In der Sürst, Münsterplatz, Remigiusstraße, Marktbrücke, Markt, Sternstraße, Friedensplatz, Friedrichstraße, Bonngasse, Kölnstraße, Heerstraße, Wolfstraße, Breite Straße, Maxstraße, Vorgebirgsstraße, Adolfstraße, Dorotheenstraße

Organizer: Festausschuss Bonner Karneval e.V.

More Information: karneval-in-bonn.de

Photo: Martin Magunia for SWB Bonn -- Tobias Pissarczyk of SWB hands over the cargo bike for the Rose Monday parade to Universa Skirmante (Tamelyte), the Tollität of the UN Funken.
Tobias Pissarczyk of SWB hands over the cargo bike for the Rose Monday parade to Universa Skirmante | Photo: Martin Magunia for SWB Bonn

Climate-friendly at the parade

“The UN Funken are once again relying on e-cargo bikes from SWB Bus and Bahn for the 2026 carnival season. The United Nations Carnival Society places particular emphasis on climate-friendly mobility during the Rose Monday parade. And, of course, the municipal utility’s subsidiary, as a promoter of local traditions and a driver of sustainability, is happy to support the association in this endeavor.”

https://www.swb-busundbahn.de/aktuelle-meldungen/details/klimafreundlich-op-de-stross

👑 Inauguration of UNiversa Skirmante

It’s official – UNiversa Skirmante has been proclaimed at BonnExpat Alaaf! on January 28th!

The proclamation of UNiversa Skirmante | © UNFunken

A huge thank you to Mayor Guido Déus and Bonn Expat for making her proclamation part of such a joyful Carnival celebration. We had such an amazing evening. A special thank you to the Moderators of this amazing party, the wonderful “lioness” Deputy Mayor Dr. Ursula Sautter and Susanne Nolden.

Inauguration of UNiversa Skirmante at “BonnExpat Alaaf!”
At the proclamation of UNiversa Skirmante | © UNFunken

Thank you to Bonna Stephanie III. and Prince Roland I., Wäscherprinzessin Judith I., Liküra Karoline I., Godesia Eva-Maria I. and Prince Gregor I., the dance group from the KG “Klääv Botz” Aegidienberg for your wonderful performance, for the visit of their Child Prince Michel I. and Princess Lilli I. and the carnival band “Jot Drop”.

At the proclamation of UNiversa Skirmante | © UNFunken

And thank you our partners for this carnival session UN Women Germany, everyone from Stadt Bonn who organized and all the revelers who attended this fun event celebrating carnival.