THE GERMANY EVENTS EDIT

Carnival in Germany

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    Cologne Carnival

    4 – 9 Feb 2027

    Köln· North Rhine-Westphalia

    Cologne's street carnival includes Weiberfastnacht, celebrations across the city and the Rose Monday parade. The listed season window does not mean every procession or venue runs on every day.

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    Düsseldorf Rose Monday Parade

    8 Feb 2027

    Düsseldorf· North Rhine-Westphalia

    Düsseldorf's Rose Monday parade passes through the city centre with floats and carnival groups. This listing is for the parade day, not the entire carnival week. Check the organiser for the current route and access information.

    Plan a visit
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    Mainz Rose Monday Parade

    8 Feb 2027

    Mainz· Rhineland-Palatinate

    Mainz's Rose Monday parade brings carnival floats and marching groups through the city. Use the current organiser's programme for the exact route, viewing areas and start time.

    Plan a visit
  • CarnivalCalendar-based date

    Rottweil Narrensprung

    8 – 9 Feb 2027

    Rottweil· Baden-Württemberg

    Rottweil's traditional Fasnet includes the Narrensprünge on carnival Monday and Tuesday. A calendar-based date does not confirm the route or that a particular procession will go ahead; check the guild's current announcement.

    Plan a visit
  • CarnivalCalendar-based date

    Cologne Carnival

    24 – 29 Feb 2028

    Köln· North Rhine-Westphalia

    Cologne's street carnival includes Weiberfastnacht, celebrations across the city and the Rose Monday parade. The listed season window does not mean every procession or venue runs on every day.

    Plan a visit
  • CarnivalCalendar-based date

    Düsseldorf Rose Monday Parade

    28 Feb 2028

    Düsseldorf· North Rhine-Westphalia

    Düsseldorf's Rose Monday parade passes through the city centre with floats and carnival groups. This listing is for the parade day, not the entire carnival week. Check the organiser for the current route and access information.

    Plan a visit
  • CarnivalCalendar-based date

    Mainz Rose Monday Parade

    28 Feb 2028

    Mainz· Rhineland-Palatinate

    Mainz's Rose Monday parade brings carnival floats and marching groups through the city. Use the current organiser's programme for the exact route, viewing areas and start time.

    Plan a visit
  • CarnivalCalendar-based date

    Rottweil Narrensprung

    28 – 29 Feb 2028

    Rottweil· Baden-Württemberg

    Rottweil's traditional Fasnet includes the Narrensprünge on carnival Monday and Tuesday. A calendar-based date does not confirm the route or that a particular procession will go ahead; check the guild's current announcement.

    Plan a visit
Show past editions 3

Editions that have already taken place. Dates are kept as published.

  • CarnivalPast edition

    Cologne Carnival

    12 – 17 Feb 2026

    Köln· North Rhine-Westphalia

    Cologne's street carnival includes Weiberfastnacht, celebrations across the city and the Rose Monday parade. The listed season window does not mean every procession or venue runs on every day.

  • CarnivalPast edition

    Düsseldorf Rose Monday Parade

    16 Feb 2026

    Düsseldorf· North Rhine-Westphalia

    Düsseldorf's Rose Monday parade passes through the city centre with floats and carnival groups. This listing is for the parade day, not the entire carnival week. Check the organiser for the current route and access information.

  • CarnivalPast edition

    Mainz Rose Monday Parade

    16 Feb 2026

    Mainz· Rhineland-Palatinate

    Mainz's Rose Monday parade brings carnival floats and marching groups through the city. Use the current organiser's programme for the exact route, viewing areas and start time.

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