Carnival in Leverkusen: Donation surplus ensures happy trains 2026!

Carnival in Leverkusen: Donation surplus ensures happy trains 2026!

The carnival traditions in Leverkusen are facing significant financial support. This year, the Leverkusen carnival (FLK) committee has collected a total of 15,800 euros, which corresponds to an increase of 4,000 euros compared to the previous year. This sum was achieved through the successfully carried out "1 euro for the trains" campaign, as Radio Leverkusen

The total donations for the carnival trains, which took place on the carnival Sunday in Wiesdorf and on Rose Monday in Opladen, amount to 15,845.62 euros. FLK managing director Thomas Loef thanked all donors for their generous support on Thursday and found that the income was an essential foundation for the future financing of the trains. It is worth noting that the donation result significantly exceeded the income of 2024, which was 11,000 euros. As Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger , the exact sum of the carnival society "Grün-Weiß" Schlebusch is known at the official celebration for the "Zugnachlese" given.

preparations for the future

The preparations for the carnival trains are already underway in 2026. The motto for the carnival procession in Hitdorf has already been determined: "Alaaf and Hurray - on Jecke 33 year". This early planning shows the commitment of the organizers to keep the Leverkusen carnival alive in the coming years.

carnival has a long tradition in Germany, especially in the Rhineland and means more than just a festival. The celebrations are characterized by disguises, vocals and a special form of conviviality. During this time, the streets experience real exception in many places where the carnival has been celebrated for centuries, during this time the “jecken” infect the public with their joie de vivre. In Catholic regions such as the Rhineland, Swabia and Hesse, the carnival traditions have deeper roots, while in other, Protestant areas of the carnival, the carnival has only become popular for the past 30 years. This illustrated alumni niportal Germany .

The anticipation for the upcoming carnival trains is great, and the support of the community shows the strong band that connects the residents of Leverkusen. With further financial contributions and creative planning, the carnival will continue to remain an important event for the city in the future.