Carnival's Royal Duo Leads 2026 Festivities with Parades and Tradition
The 2026 Carnival season is already in full swing, with celebrations underway across the region. This year, the princely couple of the Heavenly Devils, Benita I and Alexander the Great, are leading the festivities with enthusiasm and anticipation for the main week ahead.
Benita I has described the upcoming main Carnival week as both exhausting and amazing. She expressed hope for good weather, as outdoor events play a key role in the schedule. Meanwhile, Alexander the Great shared his excitement for the week's highlights, particularly the parades and the traditional storming of the town hall.
The storming of the town hall proved a memorable moment for Alexander the Great, where the couple symbolically received the key to the city. This event marked one of the early high points of their reign as the Carnival's princely pair.
Despite the excitement, no details have been released on how the Heilige Geißel carnival societies in Cologne have prepared for potential weather extremes in recent years. The focus remains on the celebrations, with both Benita I and Alexander the Great eager to lead the festivities.
The main Carnival week will bring parades, performances, and time-honoured traditions to the streets. Benita I and Alexander the Great are set to guide the events, with weather conditions remaining a key factor for the outdoor celebrations. The season continues to build momentum as the city prepares for its busiest days.
