First, we had a game Saturday night and won 3-0 which I think some were worried might not go so smoothly due to the excitement of Carnival weekend hovering around the city. Needless to say the team was focused and looking forward to winning so we could partake in the festivities. Nine of us from the team dressed up as 80’s fitness instructors with head microphones and all. We went out in the center and enjoyed the crowded bars of entertaining costumes. I had seen Carnival last year in Bern, Switzerland so I was not surprised by the costumes this year, but Oldenzaal’s Sunday parade puts it over the top. It is quite the event with large floats and tons of people all dancing while singing. Whether you are in the parade or watching from the sidewalks, people are having a grand ol’ time. The sun was shining which is a rare and valued event here.
It is an event that I feel should have a spot on everyone’s bucket list; see a Carnival event in Europe! 
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