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Traditional German celebration floats through Helen
Fasching event to kick off Feb. 6
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Signe Erne floats down the Chattahoochee River with 34 other Faschingsverein members during the fourth annual Fasching in Helen. - photo by Get Out file photo
When you think of parades, brightly colored costumes and parties this time of year, Mardi Gras may come to mind. But instead of Mardi Gras, think Fasching. Fasching is a common celebration in countries such as Germany, Switzerland and Austria that celebrates the pre-Lenten season.