Fasnacht 2025: Return of the big move after six years!

Fasnacht 2025: Return of the big move after six years!

On February 15, 2025, the large carnival parade returns to the Mannheim squares after a six -year break. The move is a highlight of the fifth season and is organized by a new team of organizers. Thomas Dörner, a prominent member of the team, is positive about the upcoming event, which is hopefully good weather and extensive program. This year, the organizers expect the participation of around 2500 participants who will festive the streets of Mannheim with colorful costumes and impressive cars. Die Rheinpfalz reports that ...

The carnival is not only important in Mannheim; It runs through many German cities. The Fastnacht begins in Hesse in early March, with large moves in places such as Frankfurt, Wiesbaden and Gießen as well as in numerous smaller cities. These removals are financially complex for the local associations, but also require thorough security precautions to protect visitors. Apart from the traditional calls such as "Äla", "Helau" and "Schurri", the moves offer a platform for creative performances by the participating groups.

Overview of Hessian carnival parades

• Kassel: Rathaussturm on Carnival Saturday, March 1st, from 12.11 p.m., train from Friedrichsplatz to the town hall
• Volkmarsen: Rosenmontagszug on March 3, 2 p.m., children's parade on March 2, 1 p.m.
• Fritzlar: New route for the move on March 3, 2 p.m.
• Fulda: Rosenmontagszug on March 3, 1:33 p.m., children's parade on March 2, 2 p.m.
• Gießen: Fassnachtzug on March 2, 1:33 p.m.
• Frankfurt: Vor-Deszug party on March 2, 11 a.m., big carnival train at 12.21 p.m.

These moves sometimes attract tens of thousands of visitors, and the preparations should not be underestimated. The Hessenschau explains that ...

In these times, safety precautions for carnival parades are an essential topic. reports from RNZ are tightened ... which is due, among other things, to the attacks of recent years. Klaus-Ludwig Fess, President of the Federation of German Carnival, emphasizes that despite the financial and organizational challenges, the cultural importance of the carnival must not be lost. High security requirements can lead to higher costs for the organizers, which can be up to 200,000 euros, which in some cases even led to rejections.

A total of around 3,500 removals are on the program in Germany by Ash Wednesday, but the Situation remains tense due to strict security requirements. This is often taken up by the organizers who are addressing an appeal to society: do not let threats dictate life and celebrate together the traditions of Fastnacht.