The big Karneval parades are on Monday, but several other villages do smaller parades, so we went to one on Saturday in Merl, which is about 5 minutes away from us.

Yes, there were few costume changes.

During the parade, we found out that they throw out more than just candy. Luke got a sponge.

Nash got some lovely yellow candles.

Grant and his friend Austin.

One of the floats in the parade was throwing out potted plants.
And a few of the locals waiting for the parade to start.