When the jesters are on the loose, Carnival Cologne is abuzz: On November 11th. it starts again in the cathedral city. An exceptional time, which does not only consist of joy, but also of increased vigilance.
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Especially in the carnival focus: the legendary “Kwartier Latäng” around Zülpicher Straße. You can read here why special precautions are being taken this time and how the city of Cologne and the police want to deal with the expected rush.
Carnival: Worry about mega rush on November 11th in Cologne
On November 11th A state of emergency is inevitable in Cologne. The student district around Zülpicher Straße will once again become a carnival entertainment mile, attracting thousands of revelers. After the experiences of the past few years, the city of Cologne is cordoning off the Zülpicher district, as in one Press release announced in advance.
This means there will only be two access points. Residents and business people should be able to access the district via separate entrances. With 11.11. Falling on a Saturday, the city, police and emergency services expect a long carnival operation that begins early in the morning and lasts until late at night.
Police take drastic consequences – because of the threat of terrorism?
Early in the morning at 8 a.m. on November 11th. until 4 a.m. on November 12th. There is a driving ban in the city center for trucks with a permissible total weight of more than 7.5 tons. This measure was introduced by a joint working group between the police and the city of Cologne, as in previous years at Carnival.
The sad role models: the attacks in Nice, Berlin and Barcelona. “There is no concrete evidence, but the range of actions a terrorist can take is very wide. Accordingly, we would like to counteract this with a mobile, dynamic concept,” emphasizes Karlo Kreitz, first police chief inspector of the Cologne police force, in an interview with DerWesten.
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On November 11th Around 1,000 police officers will be on duty and carnival security is the top priority. The synagogue on Roonstrasse receives special protection through barriers and there are weapon ban zones on the Kölner Ringen and Zülpicher Strasse. Carrying firearms, knives and irritant spray devices is strictly prohibited there. The riot police will also support local forces.
Cologne: Many closures in the city center
Some side streets around Rathenauplatz and Zülpicher Platz will be completely closed for Carnival this year and only residents with a valid ID can gain access. This is intended to ensure that house entrances are not blocked and residents are not disturbed by noise. Residents, business owners and cardholders for closed companies receive separate access. For residents, an ID document is sufficient for access to all barriers.
The entrances to the Zülpicher district are at the university cafeteria and Roonstrasse. Visitors arriving from Barbarossa or Rudolfplatz are directed to “Kwartier Latäng” via Luxemburger Straße or Lindenstraße. There are several checkpoints at the entrance areas to prevent long queues. If the Zülpicher district is overcrowded, those waiting will be directed to an alternative area on the university meadow opposite the cafeteria. There will be music, snacks and drinks.
Karneval: Glasverbot, Wildpinkler & Co.
In addition, the city of Cologne is once again banning glass at Carnival with the motto “More fun without glass” in order to prevent injuries. Anyone who carries drinks in bottles or glasses will be given cups at the checkpoints into which they can pour their drink.
The city of Cologne will deploy a total of 180 public order office employees along with more than 1,000 private security guards. Together they will look at issues such as littering, excessive alcohol consumption in public and wild peeing.
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With a large number of mobile toilets and urinals (550 in total) and 25 toilet trailers, the city wants to improve sanitary conditions and prevent wild peeing. Anyone caught peeing wildly will face a fine of up to 200 euros.
Given the increased propensity for violence following the pandemic, the city and police have clear intentions. “We don’t want to allow a dangerous situation to arise in the first place,” Kreitz concluded. What does that look like in implementation? Evictions, detentions and the initiation of proceedings later on are among other things on the agenda to ensure a safe and happy carnival.
2023-11-09 11:25:54
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