UNiversa Skirmante and the UN Funken at the Rose Monday Parade in Bonn.
Wonderful photos by photographer Larissa Neubauer.
Photos Rose Monday Parade 2026
Category Archives: Season 2025/2026
Photos Weiberfastnacht 2026
UNiversa Skirmante and the UN Funken on tour at Weiberfastnacht at UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change), Engagement Global, BfArM (Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices), GIZ (German agency for international cooperation) and AA (Federal Foreign Office).
Wonderful pictures by photographer Larissa Neubauer.
Photos BonnExpat Alaaf! 2026
UNiversa Skirmante and the UN Funken celebrating her proclamation at BonnExpat Alaaf!
Wonderful photos by photographer Larissa Neubauer.
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
👑 Inauguration of UNiversa Skirmante
It’s official – UNiversa Skirmante has been proclaimed at BonnExpat Alaaf! on January 28th!
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.
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”.
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.
Tollitäten reception at the Stadtwerke Bonn
Thank you to Stadtwerke Bonn and the Festausschuss Bonner Karneval for the invitation to your wonderful reception yesterday evening. UNiversa Skirmante had a great evening meeting many carnavalists including the Prinz und Bonna, Prince Roland I. and Bonna Stephanie III., and other royalties.
We are very grateful to work in partnership with Stadtwerke Bonn during the carnival session, as they generously support us by providing us with a fleet of electric cargo bikes to use at Rosenmontag. A million times thank you!
Proclamation of Prince Roland I and Bonna Stephanie III
Congratulations to Prinz Roland I and Bonna Stephanie III from the Festausschuss Bonner Karneval on their proclamation tonight.
UNiversa Skirmante and the UNFunken were delighted to celebrate with you on this momentous occasion at the Maritim Hotel, we wish you both a wonderful session under the motto “200 years of Carnival in Bonn: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”!
Touring exhibition 200 years of Carnival in Bonn
Carnival and sustainability – can they go together? At UNFunken, we think Yes! And since yesterday, this is even part of an exhibition in Bonn.
The Federal City of Bonn is celebrating 200 Years Of Carnival this year with the traveling exhibition “Loss mer fiere. 200 jecke Johr en Bonn”. It showcases highlights from the rich and diverse history of Carnival, which began with the founding of the “Bönnische Carnevals-Gesellschaft” in 1826. We’re delighted to be represented with one of our sustainable wooden medals.
Come and take a look! Until October 2026, the exhibition will travel in a container through all city districts. At the moment, it’s located at Bonn’s Market Square.
More information about the exhibition can be found here: bonn.de
Notification of the inauguration of UNiversa Skirmante at “BonnExpat Alaaf!”
The Mayor of Bonn will continue the tradition of hosting
“BonnExpat Alaaf!” in the Old Town Hall on Wednesday, January 28, at 6 pm,
Learn about beautiful Rhenish Carnival traditions, meet Carnival royalty—starting with Prince and Bonna—and watch the inauguration of UNiversa Skirmante of UN Funken, Bonn’s international Carnival association founded by UN Bonn staff members. And, of course, enjoy a party with music, dancing, and drinks.
More info on https://international.bonn.de/
Introducing the 2026 session Orden and Pins
UNiversa Skirmante has chosen the forget-me-not flower and peace dove as her symbols for the season — representing remembrance, unity, and the enduring value of peace and justice.
In her home country, Lithuania, the forget-me-not holds a special meaning of respect, resilience, and collective memory, reflecting shared values of freedom, integrity, and solidarity and is typically worn or displayed to show gratitude and to pledge to not forget those who have sacrificed their lives.
This symbolism beautifully connects with SDG 16, promoting inclusive societies, strong institutions, and lasting harmony, while embracing the Festausschuss Bonner Karneval motto “200 Jahre Bonner Karneval – jestern, hück und morje” — reminding us to cherish our traditions today so that peace and unity can flourish tomorrow.
Each Orden is made from FSC-certified wood using solar power and sewn together with cotton by our talented UNFunken Sparkles. The matching pin features a felt forget-me-not and a peace dove carrying an olive branch — a small but powerful reminder of hope and harmony.