Rosenmontag, or Rose Monday, marks the conclusion of Germany's carnival season with vibrant celebrations, particularly in cities like Düsseldorf. This year, the parade featured a variety of eye-catching floats, often highlighting political satire that critiques both domestic and international figures. Noteworthy floats included representations of Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Vladimir Putin, often reflecting current global issues such as the Ukraine conflict. As the day closed out the festive season, the event showcased Germany's rich tradition of combining revelry with pointed social commentary, as artists used humor to address significant topics.
One notable float this year anticipated the criticism some of the parade floats could be expected to receive: An eyeball labelled "wokeness" stares down a nervous looking man wearing a hat labelled "satire".
Many of the floats in Düsseldorf's parade depict politicians or recent events with biting satire.
A float portraying Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump forming a 'Hitler - Stalin - Pact 2.0' to squash Ukraine and its President Zelensky.
Among the bigger targets of this year's political humour was US President Donald Trump.
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