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Karneval is to Germany what Mardi Gras is to New Orleans. It is held from the 11th of November. The weekend before is part of huge parties and parades. It is followed by Rose Monday, Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. There are huge street parades and masquerade parties on the weekend before, on Rose Monday, Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. It is held all over Germany.