61st Karneval Season

November 15, 2025

Our 61st season officially began with the Proklamation of our new Prinzenpaar — S.T. Prinz Marc I. and I.L. Prinzessin Valeria I. — before the assembled membership at The Phoenix Club. Helau!

December 20, 2025

Members and friends gathered to celebrate the holiday season together, kicking off the 61st year with festive cheer and good company before the heart of Karneval season began.

January 10, 2026

A special honor for the 61st season — our club was invited as guests of the San Diego German-American community to join their Karneval celebration, representing Anaheim KG in Southern California's broader German heritage community.

January 17, 2026

The centerpiece of our season — an evening of comedy sketches, satirical speeches (Büttenreden), and performances celebrating the spirit of Karneval in true German tradition.

January 23 & 24, 2026 · Las Vegas

Our delegation traveled to Las Vegas to join the annual gathering of the German American Mardi Gras Association — bringing together Karneval clubs from across North America for a weekend of fellowship, pageantry, and celebration.

January 31, 2026

Cowboy boots, ten-gallon hats, and sheriff's badges met lederhosen and fool's caps for one of our most spirited themed nights. The Wild West rode into The Phoenix Club with costumes, dancing, and plenty of Karneval mischief.

Kinderkarneval

February 1, 2026

The youngest members of our community took center stage for an afternoon of costumes, games, and Karneval fun — planting the seeds of tradition in the next generation.

February 7, 2026

Landlubbers and buccaneers alike turned out in full costume for our annual themed ball — one of the most anticipated costume events of the season.

Rosenmontag

February 16, 2026

Rose Monday — the pinnacle of the Karneval calendar. While Cologne and Düsseldorf filled their streets with millions of revelers, we celebrated in true Anaheim KG fashion with our own Rose Monday festivities. Helau!

Fischessen

February 20, 2026 · The Phoenix Club

A cherished German tradition — gathering over a fish meal to mark the official close of the Karneval season and the beginning of Lent. The 61st season ended as it should: together, at the table, with good food and great company.

February 21, 2026

The beloved finale of every Karneval season. Members don their most outrageous "rags" for one last night of celebration before Ash Wednesday brings the festivities to a close. Helau!