Cologne's Carnival: joyful revelry meets vigilant security measuresbr br In Cologne, Germany, a vibrant celebration unfolded on Thursday as thousands of partygoers donned elaborate costumes to kick off the carnival season, an event that draws visitors from across the globe.br br READ MORE : br Subscribe on our Dailymotion channel and receive all the latest news from the continent. br br Africanews is available in English and French. br Website : www.africanews.