The 2025 Rosenmontag parades in Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Mainz drew hundreds of thousands of revelers under sunny skies.

The festivities, marked by colorful costumes and satirical floats, tackled global and domestic political issues.

In Düsseldorf, US President Donald Trump was a central figure of satire, depicted in controversial scenes such as a "Hitler-Stalin-Pact 2.0" crushing Ukraine.

Other floats criticized authoritarian leaders and highlighted social issues, including the Catholic Church's scandals and the rise of far-right politics.

Cologne's parade featured 12,500 participants distributing sweets and flowers, while reality TV stars the Geissens joined the celebration, promoting messages of love and peace.

Despite the biting satire, the parades emphasized unity and joy, with officials praising the peaceful atmosphere.