Rhineland-Palatinate celebrates Fastnacht: security measures and moves 2025!

Rhineland-Palatinate celebrates Fastnacht: security measures and moves 2025!

In Rhineland-Palatinate, the carnival celebrations are just around the corner. Especially in Mainz, Bad Kreuznach, Alzey and Koblenz, the organizers and guests expect a variety of colorful removals and festivals. As swr reports on Saturday, March 1st Youth mask train in Mainz, which starts under the motto "Mainz is a great city" at 2:11 p.m. Smaller moves also take place in several districts of Mainz.

On March 1st, the “Kreiznacher Narrfrefahrt” in Bad Kreuznach is also expected, to which around 50,000 visitors are to come. Security measures were created, including the support of an entrepreneur. The carnival parade in Alzey follows on Sunday, March 2, at 2:11 p.m., with an estimated number of visitors between 10,000 and 15,000.

highlights of Fastnacht in Mainz and the surrounding area

The biggest move takes place on Rose Monday, March 3, in Mainz. The start is at 11:11 a.m., and the motto is "celebrating in Meenz, this is nice, but don’t forget de Zugplakett". The celebrations in Mainz also include the cap trip of the Mainz Garden on Tuesday, which forms the end of the carnival season.

In Trier there will be a Rosenmontagszug on March 3 at 12:11 p.m., followed by an after-train party in the SWT-Arena. On the Veilchendienstag, March 4, a archipelago is held in Trier-Biewer at 2:11 p.m. In the Koblenz region, moves are also planned on Rosenmontag, whereby up to 120,000 visitors are expected.

strict security measures during the celebrations

For the carnival days, the Ministry of the Interior announces the mobilization of over 5,000 police forces to ensure the safety of the celebrants, according to the Tagesschau . Despite a currently missing specific risk note, special caution is required due to the general security situation in Germany and Europe.

The safety precautions also include numerous mobile blocks that are used to protect relocations from potential attacks. In Mainz, the security forces will carry out occasional controls to enforce prohibitions such as the glass ban in certain areas. Interior Minister Michael Ebling emphasizes that carefree celebrations must be priority.

The police also recommend security measures for the celebrants. This includes keeping an eye on your own drink and being in groups. In the event of impending dangers, people should contact the police under emergency number 110.

The Fastnacht in Rhineland-Palatinate promises a colorful spectacle with over 30 moves in the front and south Palatinate this year, and the anticipation for the festive season is great. For many, Fastnacht is not just a traditional care, but also a welcome opportunity to experience community and share joy.