Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Fasching the German Mardi Gras

So I spent 2 hours last week at work not working. There was a parade about 15 feet from our front door! We opened up both doors and waved and were greeted with showers of candy. For some reason in my green apron I was able to procure a couple of flowers and extra candy. I think they felt sorry for us having to work.



My favorite costume.


Police officer treated to kisses and flowers.


Even the onlookers were in costume.

View of the crowd from inside the store.


The witches were a little out of control.

5 comments:

Corby said...

guess which one is my favorite :)

Badonkajohnks (aka Linda) said...

Burito!

Corby said...

Do they give you flowers instead of beads at Fasching?

Badonkajohnks (aka Linda) said...

No bead and no flashing at Fasching...hehe. Just candy, costumes and beer. I went to a fasching parade in a town that manufactured ice cream and wine. They threw ice cream bars, and people walking poured cups of wine.

Corby said...

I suppose the draw back to beads is that they make EVERYONE flash. Very well, I approve this German way of celebrating.