With more than 111 years of history, they are one of the most traditional clubs in Mainz's carnival scene: the "Eiskalten Brüder" Mainz-Gonsenheim. Originally emerging from pub carnival celebrations, the club is now one of the cornerstones of the "fifth season" in Mainz, with an extensive program, numerous nationally known members, and dedicated youth work. Numerous well-attended meetings in the gym of the Turngemeinde Gonsenheim and in the Electoral Palace testify to the appeal of the "Eiskalten."

A real highlight of every campaign is the traditional "Alt Gunsenum" meeting, which commemorates the pub carnival celebrations of 100 years ago – and thus also the beginnings of the Eiskalten Brüder in Albert Ditt's Gonsenheim pub in 1893. Incidentally, the founders owe the name of the association to a cold stove, which they forgot to reheat in the heat of the carnival battle while planning their first cap evening on a freezing winter's night.

Founded: 1893
Association register: VR 1222