Come one, come all, the Fasching parade has begun

Families line the streets to celebrate the 73rd Annual Ramstein Fasching Parade in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 13, 2024. Approximately 13,000 onlookers, many in costumes, watched over 90 performance groups and associations who participated in the parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)

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Come one, come all, the Fasching parade has begun

A van carrying parade participants moves through the streets of Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, during the 73rd Annual Ramstein Fasching Parade, Feb. 13, 2024. This year hosted the largest turn out, encompassing an estimated 13,000 viewers, and 1,400 participants who entertained the crowd, tossing small candies and snacks out while traveling through the streets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)

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Come one, come all, the Fasching parade has begun

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) Band marches in the 73rd Annual Ramstein Fasching Parade, in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 13, 2024. The band played American classical jazz and the Air Force Song. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)

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Come one, come all, the Fasching parade has begun

DeDe Musa, spouse of the 86th Airlift Wing Deputy Commander, greets a friend during the 73rd Annual Ramstein Fasching Parade, in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 13, 2024. Fasching is a celebration of the whimsical side of life, featuring colorful parades, costumes and music. More than 14,000 participants joined this year’s parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)

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Come one, come all, the Fasching parade has begun

Ralf Hechler, City and Union Community of Ramstein-Miesenbach Mayor introduces members from the Kaiserslautern Military Community during the 73rd Annual Ramstein Fasching Parade, in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 13, 2024. Fasching is a celebration of the whimsical side of life, featuring colorful parades, costumes and music. More than 14,000 participants joined the 73rd annual year’s parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)

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Come one, come all, the Fasching parade has begun

A parade participant passes out candy to children in the crowd during the 73rd Annual Ramstein Fasching Parade, in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 13, 2024. Historically, the parade takes place on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of lent season in Germany, which ends on Easter Sunday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)

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The U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) Band march in the 73rd Annual Ramstein Fasching Parade, in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 13, 2024. Approximately 13,000 people lined the streets, many in costumes, with over 90 performance groups and associations consisting of 1,400 participants who marched or drove in the parade to entertain the crowd. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)

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Come one, come all, the Fasching parade has begun

Children lined the streets during the 73rd Annual Ramstein Fasching Parade in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 13, 2024. More than 14,000 participants, many dressed in costumes, gathered in celebration of the annual parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)

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Come one, come all, the Fasching parade has begun

A mother throws confetti in the air over her daughter to celebrate the 73rd Annual Ramstein Fasching Parade, in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 13, 2024. Historically, the parade takes place on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of lent season in Germany, which ends on Easter Sunday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)

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A crowd lines the streets during the 73rd Annual Ramstein Fasching Parade in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 13, 2024. The crowds gathered to watch over 90 groups and associations, consisting of 1,400 participants, perform in the parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)

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Come one, come all, the Fasching parade has begun

A crowd stands near food and drink vendors during the 73rd Annual Ramstein Fasching Parade in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 13, 2024. The annual parade is the largest in the Westpfalz area with more than 14,000 participants and paradegoers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)

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Come one, come all, the Fasching parade has begun

Ramstein Air Base leadership and their families come together to celebrate the 73rd Annual Ramstein Fasching Parade in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 13, 2024. Fasching is a celebration of the whimsical side of life, featuring colorful parades, costumes and music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)

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Come one, come all, the Fasching parade has begun

Published Feb. 15, 2024
By Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN-MIESENBACH, Germany -- Families line the streets to celebrate the 73rd Annual Ramstein Fasching Parade in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Feb. 13, 2024. Approximately 13,000 onlookers, many in costumes, watched over 90 performance groups and associations who participated in the parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)