HELAU...HELAU...HELAU

Click HERE to view our memorial page for Greg Waite

Click HERE to view our memorial page for Robert "Bob" Hanson

"HELAU"  is a traditional Karneval greeting, unless you are in Cologne, in which case it is "ALAAF." 

SZMn Karneval Events

 Kappenabend
1/27/12

Kappenband (crazy hat night) at the Winzer Stube in Hudson, WI; make our reservations by contacting the Winzur Stube and be sure to mention Spielmanszug Minnesota; Special guests: Spielmannszug Minnesota Prinzenpaar and Hof and the GAMGA Prinzenpaar

 Weiberfastnacht

2/4/12
Weiberfastnacht is "Ladies Night Out". It is a party where the women are the center of attention. All are welcome.

Event location will be in the dining room at Gasthof zur Gemutlichkeit & Mario's Keller Bar at 5:30pm.
Entertainment: Accordion Strollers during Dinner; Band in Mario's Keller at 8PM RSVP by January 28th, No additions after January 28th - emergency cancellations need to be called to Mary by February 3rd Misc Information: Main Dining Room Seating; Order off Menu: Servers will break up the bill by couples or groups. It is imperative that members of one ticket must sit next to each other and advise the server that they are a group before the first drink order is taken. Move downstairs to the Keller by 8PM

 Kostümball
2/11/2012

Kostümball dinner and dance; doors open at 6pm at Ideal Hall, 1494 Dale Street, St. Paul, MN; Karneval and Tanz Musik by DJ, Luebbert Kruizenga; Prizes for best costumes; with special guests GAMGA Tanzpaar and GAMGA Prinzenpaar along with the Spielmannszug Minnesota Prinzenpaar and Hof

All Events

KARNEVAL is a season, not just an event,  the main purpose of which  is to have fun before the serious time of Lent starts. Karneval  is also sometimes called  Fasching, Fastnacht, Fastnet, CarnIval and Mardi Gras. The name varies by country and also by region.  

The Karneval season traditionally starts officially on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11 minutes after the 11th hour with the awakening of the Narr (fool or jester) and the Krönung (crowning) of a Prinz or Prinzenpaar. It then recesses during Advent and begins again after January 6th. It ends finally on the night before Ash Wednesday.

The first  event, on or near the 11th of November, is the awakening of the Karneval spirit, represented by the Narr (jester). Soon to follow on the same evening is the Prinzenkrönung (crowning of the Karneval royalty). The Prinz and Prinzessin preside over the festivities for the Karneval season. In addition to the Prinzenkrönung, other events may include a Kostümball (costume ball), a Kappenabend (crazy hat night). a Weiberfastnacht (ladies night out) and a Sitzung (a party that might include dance lines, satirical humor, dancing, and, of course, beverages). At the Sitzung, the Narr may be put to rest (buried) for the season.

The Prinzenkrönung and Kostümball as hosted by Spielmannszug Minnesota are dinner dances. The revelers of Spielmannszug Minnesota have been known to attend Karneval events in other cities, states, and have also traveled to Germany. You are all cordially invited to attend any or all of the events.

During the off-season (i.e., between Ash Wednesday and the 11th of November), Spielmannszug Minnesota members attend and participate in several German events in order to promote Karneval and have a good time while doing it. The Narr may also appear at these events even though it is officially dead. These events include parades and ceremonies in Minnesota and Wisconsin where the club brings a float and the members wear Karneval costumes. There are numerous other German festivals and events that club members attend in unofficial capacities just for fun and fellowship.

 

 

 Spielmannszug Minnesota hosts Karneval in Minnesota. The purpose of this Klub (club), which was founded in 1993, is to promote Karneval and have a good time while doing it. We welcome you to our web site and hope that you attend one or more of the Karneval events. If you have as much fun as we think that you will, we welcome you to attend our club meetings, meet some of the members, and join Spielmannszug Minnesota.

Next Club Meeting:
The Klub normally meets the 3rd Friday of each month at the Klub Haus at 1079 Rice Street in St. Paul except for July and August. The Klub Haus is located south of Maryland Avenue on Rice Street, on the corner of Rice Street and Magnolia.