15 February 2021, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz: Markus (l-r), in a jester costume, Antonia, in a kangaroo costume, and Eva dressed as an Inuit, stand in front of the carnival flags on the market square. Eva is holding her "Zugendchen/Zugentchen" on a leash. Her statement "Rosenmontag without a parade is not possible". The parade is cancelled because of Corona. Rose Monday is considered the "highest holiday" in the state capital, on which most Mainzers normally have the day off. This year, however, offices, daycare centers and supermarkets, for example, are open and thus employees have a normal working day. Photo: Andreas Arnold/dpa