Rose Monday in Fulda: 70,000 fools celebrate colorful spectacle!

Rose Monday in Fulda: 70,000 fools celebrate colorful spectacle!

On March 3, 2025, around 70,000 spectators celebrated the highlight of the Fastnacht in Fulda, where the Rosenmontagszug took place as the largest in Hesse. The move started at 1:33 p.m. and moved through the city center of Fulda until it ended in Königstrasse, at the level of the tax office. For the first time, the move was opened without the traditional firecrackers; Instead, colorful balloons were sent to the sky, which gave the event a special note. Among the prominent participants was musician Guildo Horn, who drove on the motif car of the Antonius community foundation.

The organizers and the police drew a consistently positive balance of the day. The mood was excellent in sunny weather and temperatures around 10 degrees. A total of around 4,000 active people took part in the move, including 255 train units. Despite the predominantly peaceful atmosphere, there were some minor arguments that were often due to excessive alcohol consumption. Two advertisements were reimbursed for sexual harassment and the use of license plates of unconstitutional organizations.

security measures and incidents

In order to ensure the safety of the participants and spectators, numerous police forces were deployed. In addition, emergency services were ready to quickly provide help in an emergency. In addition, two administrative offenses were initiated due to violations of the weapons law. A 27-year-old man was able to avert his arrest by paying a amount of money.

A novelty this year was the introduction of the Romo badges. These were distributed against donations to compensate for the costs of the move. This was a change of welcome and shows that the event wants to adapt to the challenges of the time.

Overview of the carnival celebrations in Hesse

Numerous carnival parades were celebrated in Hesse on Rosenmontag. In addition to Fulda, there were also colorful moves in other cities. So the move in Autumnein began at 10:11 a.m. and attracted almost 2,000 spectators, while over 3,000 participants and more than 30,000 spectators were expected in Seligenstadt when the move started at 2:01 p.m. Further significant moves took place in cities such as Fritzlar, Volkmarsen and Marburg, whereby Marburg waived the move this year due to financial reasons.

The celebrations in Hesse continue on Mardi Gras, March 4, 2025. Moving in different cities, including Friedberg and Limburg, the “Wetterauer Narrenexpress” in Friedberg starts at 2:11 p.m.

The carnival period is a deeply rooted tradition in Hesse, which attracts both locals and guests. The given changes and the high level of participation show that the carnival time is still alive and relevant and brings people together to experience joy and community. The Rosenmontagszug in Fulda has again proven that it is the heart of these celebrations. In the next few years, it can be hoped that the positive development of the moves will continue and that security will continue to be guaranteed.

For more information about the carnival events, you can Hessenchau and Fuldaer Zeitung visit. You can also get an overview of all moves in Hessen here .