University Carnival Quarnevalen Takes to the Streets of Stockholm with Music and Transformed Vehicles

Two rock bands, a wind orchestra, and a long procession of imaginatively transformed vehicles: that is how residents and passersby in Stockholm’s Östermalm district experienced yet another edition of the iconic Quarnevalen parade, which set off from the area surrounding KTH and made its way along Valhallavägen avenue.

The crowds gathered along the pavements were quick to catch the energy of the participating students, who wore costumes and performed comedic acts aboard the vehicles decorated for the occasion. The tradition, deeply rooted in Swedish university culture, once again proved its power to bring thousands of people together around the creativity and festive spirit that defines the student community.

Quarnevalen is one of those events that blends humour, live music, and student engineering in a truly unique way, making each edition an unforgettable spectacle for everyone watching from the street.

Original source: SVT Nyheter