The euro crisis was a another theme, with Merkel being portrayed as Europe’s savior.

Rosenmontag, also known as Rose Monday, is one of the highlights of the German Carnival.

Take a look at this years carnival pictures.

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The sign reads “Good Bye.”

REUTERS/Ina Fassbender

Photo: SPIEGEL

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