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KölnerKarnevalthe cologne carnival takes place every year. This carnival opens at 11 minutes past 11 o’ clock on the 11th of the 11th month, November. During Christmas, this carnival spirit dies out which blooms again after Biblical Magi in the new year, the 6th of January. During the rose, Monday parade every year over a million viewers come out on the streets to enjoy and cheer the festive spirit.
Cologne Gay Pride is one of the largest gay and lesbian organized events in Europe. Its aim is to celebrate the pride in gay and lesbian communities. The event goes over a week and consists of various festivals and parties. This event takes place annually and is also known as the Christopher Street Event.
Shrine of the three kings; the shine of the three kings also known as the shrine of the magi or the shrine of the three wise men are said to contain the bones of the Biblical Magi that visited baby Jesus in his cradle. The shrine is placed behind the altar at a height of Cologne Cathedral.
