European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 3, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse A partner stands in front of the Quot Fastnacht Brunnen a water Fountain decorated with figures dressed in Quot Fasching Quot masks and like being a kid All Over again a by Chuck Roberts you Don t have to speak a single word of German to figure out everything you need to know about the Fasching Parade in Mainz Germany. Having fun takes on a Universal language in the smiles and laughter of people with painted faces viewing the Long and colourful Parade in this attractive old City. Quot i love pm a said Deborah Christopher who was. Attending her third Fasching Parade in Mainz on a cold Windy Day in 1993. Quot it s like being a kid All Over to an american the Parade would probably resemble a Cross Between a Christmas and a Mardi gras Parade it s got your Basic floats bands and colourful array of German clubs but fun can be had just by a Matching the people watch the Parade. The cast will include Beer bellied men wearing bikinis loads of painted faces and others who defy description. It s easy to have a Good time but Here Are a few tips to make that even easier. Get an Early Start. Try to arrive Between 9 30 . And 10 ., when plenty of Good spots along the Parade route Are still available. That s also a Good time to Load up on munchies to have before and during the Parade. One word of caution though. Finding a toilet can be difficult so try to scope out one in continued on Page 8 youngsters line up behind a Guardrail hoping a piece of Candy will be thrown their Way. February 3, 1994 stripes Magazine 7
