The Carnival of Cultures has been a showcase for Berlin’s cultural diversity for more than 20 years. On Whitsun weekend the four-day festival takes place around Blücherplatz again this year. The highlight is the annual parade on Pentecost Sunday.
The exact program can be found here. I will summarize only briefly the most important info here.
Opening hours
Fri: 4pm – midnight
Sat & Sun: 11am – midnight
Mon: 11am – 7pm
Parade (Sunday)
Start: 12:30pm Yorckstraße, corner Großbeerenstraße
End: 9pm Hermannplatz
The Carnival of Cultures also strives for sustainability. For example, reusable cups are used and palm-leaf plates are used for food.
Children carnival of cultures
Saturday, 8th of June, 2019
Costume parade through Kreuzberg. You can find more information here.
Vegan offer at the festival
The options for vegans are not huge, but there are some interesting offers. I have selected a few options for you. Otherwise, I can only recommend that you simply ask around or in case of uncertainty just ask the dealers for the ingredients.
Die Optionen für Veganer sind nicht riesig, aber es sind einige interessante Angebote dabei. Ich habe ein paar Möglichkeiten für dich herausgesucht. Ansonsten kann ich dir nur empfehlen, dich einfach durchzufragen bzw. bei Unsicherheit einfach die Händler nach den Zutaten zu fragen.
- Cakes by Miriam Lappenberg – Stand BS028
- Icecream, shakes and energy bars by Samadhi Eis – Stand BS079
- Prehispanic-mexican food by Mayahuel – Stand GS091
- Indian street food by restaurant Mantra – Stand Z003
- Eritrean food by Selamawit Woldai – Stand Z057
- Senegalese food by Awa Events – Stand Z064
- Street food from Mauritius by Veronique Vercher Guadalupo – Stand Z070
- Burritos by Berlin Burrito GmbH – Stand Z113
- Galettes and crêpes by Melt – Stand BN008
Legend
BN = Blücherstraße nord
BP = Blücherplatz
BS = Blücherstraße süd
GS = Gitschiner Straße
Z = Zossener Straße