CARNEVAL in Dortmund: Approval and highlights for 2025!

CARNEVAL in Dortmund: Approval and highlights for 2025!

On March 2, 2025, the carnival season in Dortmund is in full swing. The city, which cannot compete with carnival strongholds such as Düsseldorf or Cologne, still offers numerous festive activities. The official dates for the carnival celebrations in 2025 have now been announced. The city administration has put together a varied program for residents and guests.

A highlight was the children's carnival parade on February 23, which started at 2 p.m. at the European Abrunnen on Kleppingstrasse. The train moved via the Ostenhellweg, the Westenhellweg, the Weddepoth and Kampstrasse and ended at Friedensplatz at around 3 p.m. The celebrations for the children culminated in the auditorium of the Robert Bosch vocational college at 3:30 p.m.

important carnival dates

Another important event took place on February 27: the women's carnival night. Mayor Thomas Westphal was challenged by 150 women on this day, which caused a lively atmosphere. The tour ended in the Dortmund breweries brewery.

On March 1st, the key handover was celebrated in the Dortmund town hall. The prince couple and the child prince couple claimed the city key from Mayor Westphal. For interested visitors, participation in this special event with a badge was possible.

The highlight of the carnival season, the Rosenmontagszug, will take place tomorrow, March 3., at 2 p.m. on Festplatz Eberstraße in the Nordstadt. The train will cross several streets and is expected to end around 4.30 p.m. In order to round off the celebrations, a carnival revue will take place on Friedensplatz from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

BACCHUS BEERDISTION AND FIRACTION

The carnival season traditionally closes with the humorous Bacchus burial on March 5 at 11:11 a.m. in the gold hall of the Westfalenhallen. The season is completed here in solemn mourning.

In addition to the carnival activities, the carnival fair in Dortmund will take place from February 27 to March 3, 2025. Here visitors can continue to enjoy the festive atmosphere and look forward to different rides and stands.

For the coming months, Dortmund is planning special events. From April 12 to 27, 2025, the large Easter fair on the Fredenbaum will take place. The event promises fun for the whole family with a variety of attractions that are offered every day between April 12 and 27. However, details on the exact times of the events have not yet been known.

For more information about the carnival events and the fun fair, citizens can visit the official websites of the city of Dortmund. According to Ruhr24 , the celebrations are an important cultural tradition every year. Also dortmund.de provides numerous information about upcoming events that are inspired by both residents and visitors.