As Cologne's week of Carnival festivities kicks off on Thursday, here's a guide to make sure you don't miss out on all the debauchery. So it’s probably best to plan your days before you start boozing to be sure you don’t miss the biggest events. The Carnival tradition can be found around the world, from Brazil to Venice, and the biggest in Germany is certainly Cologne. A lot of Carnival groups still meet up after, though without costumes, to eat the traditional fish meal as Lent begins. SEE ALSO: Six things I learned from my first Cologne Carnival

Source: The Local February 22, 2017 15:00 UTC