Come one, come all, 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)
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)
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)
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)