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[–] Badeendje@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

In the Netherlands cities and towns (below the rivers) all get their Carnaval name, a prince carnaval has been elected and the multi-day party usually starts with a parade of carnaval floats that groups have been working on since 11th of November (11-11).

Each town has slightly different traditions in terms of dress but mostly it is just costumes all round and beer.. sooo much beer. Bars are redecorated for the occasion and even have specialised window boarding as part of the decoration. And the municipal clean up crews work double overtime.