When the numerous associations in their elaborately designed floats drive along the various parade routes and throw candies and small gifts into the crowd, when music bands or dance guards get the audience in the mood and many an original costume is presented, then not only the participants of the carnival parades, but also many thousands of visitors gladly brave even the bad weather or the low temperatures!
02.03.2019 - 12:11 p.m. - Children's Carnival Parade from Konstablerwache to Römerberg Frankfurt
02.03.2019 - from 11:45 a.m. - Römerberg Frankfurt
Storming of the Römer by the Frankfurt Guard and the Frankfurt Prince and Princess. Handover of the city key by the mayor to the carnival revellers.
02.03.2019 - 14:11 - Wiesbaden children's parade (city centre)
03.03.2019 - 12:21 - Frankfurt city centre
Grand Frankfurt Carnival Parade. Approximately 90 clubs and associations with almost 3,000 participants are involved. Grandstand on the Römerberg. Start: Untermainkai. From 11 a.m., "pre-parade" party at the Römer.
03.03.2019 - 11:11 a.m. - Parade of the carnival guards in Mainz city centre
After the parade, celebrations will continue from 1:11 p.m. on Ludwigsstraße and Schillerplatz with the "Dance on the Lu".
More information can be found HERE
03.03.2019 - 1:11 p.m. - Grand Carnival Sunday parade through Wiesbaden city centre
Starting at Elsässer Platz
03.03.2019 - 14:00 - Aschaffenburg carnival parade through the city centre
04.03.2019 - 10:00 a.m. - Rose Monday parade organised by Darmstadt's independent children's institutions - Carree-Piazza Darmstadt
4 March 2019 - 11:11 a.m. - Mainz Rose Monday parade
The classic event in the Rhine-Main region! You can find all the information HERE
04.03.2019 - 13:31 - Rose Monday parade in Seligenstadt
Over 40,000 visitors from across the region are once again expected to attend this popular parade. You can find more information HERE
05.03.2019 - 14:31 - Klaa Paris
180th carnival parade in Klaa Paris - Traditional carnival parade in Frankfurt-Heddernheim. You can find the route of the carnival parade at: https://www.zuggemeinschaft.de/
Am Samstag, 14.02.2026 ab 13:11 Uhr
Das gehört in Frankfurt einfach zur Fastnacht dazu, wie die Kreppel: Die Erstürmung des Römer durch die Frankfurter Garden und das närrische Frankfurter Prinzenpaar. Diese gipfelt in der Übergabe des Stadtschlüssels die kommissarische Oberbürgermeisterin an die Tollitäten. Das Ganze wird begleitet von einem stimmungsvollen Rahmenprogramm.
Altweiberfastnacht – 12 February 2026
NordWestZentrum Frankfurt
From 3:11 p.m. onwards
Experience an exciting programme with Bäppi, guard dances by Frankfurt clubs and much more. The programme will be hosted by Axel Heilmann, the session president of "Hessen lacht zur Fassenacht" (Hesse laughs at carnival). A special highlight is the visit of the Frankfurt prince and princess Janik I. and Sandra II.. The Frankfurt children's prince and princess Moritz I. and Lisa I. will also be there!
On Sunday, 15 March 2026, starting at 12:21 p.m.
The grand parade will begin with a pre-parade party at the Römer starting at 11 a.m., "bis de Zuch kommt" (until the parade comes). Afterwards, the participating clubs will parade from Untermainkai through the city centre to Römerberg, where the parade can be watched from the spectator stands.
On Sunday, 15 February 2026, starting at 11:11 a.m.
At 11:11 a.m., the parade of the foolish guards begins, with dancing on the LU and foolish antics. At 12:11 p.m., the carnival party will follow at the carnival fountain. Finally, at 1:11 p.m., the parade of themed floats will start on Ludwigsstraße.
On Sunday, 15 February 2026, 12:11 p.m.
The grand parade will cover 4.5 km through Wiesbaden city centre. Around 5,500 parade participants from 65 clubs will provide plenty of spectacular sights and a great atmosphere. There is a small change to the parade route this year: the parade will be diverted from Klarenthaler Straße to Dotzheimer Straße and then to Rheinstraße.
Not only at the numerous parades can be celebrated vigorously. There are also 2023 again quite a few parties and festivals on which Fassenacht lovers can really let off steam. Whether typical Kölsch or hearty Hessian, whether for singles or Ü30er, whether for Schlager fans or for lovers of electro sounds - there is actually for every taste and for every age the right event. A selection can be found here.
On 30 January and 31 January 2026, at 7:30 p.m. each evening at the Saalbau Titus Forum (both events are sold out!)
More info + ticketsOn 12 February 2026, 8:11 p.m., at the Saalbau Bornheim
For women only, doors open at 7 p.m.
More info12.02. - 17.02.2026
The carnival days at the Frankfurt cider pub Germania are no longer an insider tip, but have become a cult event for many. For four days, from Weiberfastnacht to Shrove Tuesday, Frankfurt's carnival is celebrated here in a rustic atmosphere in a small space with apple wine and medlars. A special highlight: every hour, the lights are dimmed at Germania, the moon is brightly lit and the song "Guter Mond, Du gehst so stille" ("Good moon, you go so quietly") is sung.
More infoAm 12.02 + 14.02. + 16.02.2026, im Gesellschaftshaus im Palmengarten
Der Verein Abenteuerspielplatz Riederwald e.V. veranstaltet eine große Faschingssause für Kinder, mit vielen Mitmach-Spielen und Live-Musik. Am Freitag von 15:11 bis 17:33 Uhr, sowie am Samstag und Montag von 11:11 bis 13:33 und 15:11 bis 17:33 Uhr. Karten (für 8 € pro Person) gibt es jeweils eine Stunde vor Veranstaltungsbeginn an der Tageskasse.
Mehr InfosOn 13 February 2026, from 10 p.m. at the Batschkapp
DJ Tom Bola & Buffalo & Wallace DJ Team will once again set off a veritable fireworks display of hits, Mallorca hits and party hits & carnival classics, plus lots of giveaways to get the crowd going wild!
More infoAm 14.02.2026, 19:31 Uhr, im Saalbau Bornheim
Die große fastnachtliche Prunk- und Fremdensitzung, mit Thomas „Bäppi“ Bäppler-Wolf u.a.
Mehr InfosFortuna Irgendwo
Zwangsjeck Trälleräää with Roy Hammer & the Pralinées, 13.02.26
Upper Bavaria in Sachsenhausen
Kölscher Karneval
10.02.26, 12.02.26, 16 February 2026, 17.02.26
www.frankfurt-alaaf.de
www.oberbayern-ffm.de
Wirtshaus Depot1899
Pille Palle Ball – The Hootchie Cootchie Club Frankfurt Party
Fri, 13.02.26
www.hootchie-cootchie.de/frankfurt
30 Plus Carnival Party at Südbahnhof
Sat. 14.02.26
www.30plusparty.de
Rose Monday party with Roy Hammer & die Pralinées at Titus-Forum Frankfurt
Mon, 16.02.26
www.weisse-muetzen.de
Of course, Mardi Gras includes the perfect costume. Whether as a superhero, U.S. president or quite classic as a cowboy, knight, nurse, crocodile or angel - there is actually no limit to the imagination when it comes to costuming. You can either make the right Shrovetide outfit yourself, buy it or simply borrow it. Where? Here are a few addresses for you:
Deiters
Costumes and decorations
.Zeil 46, 60313 Frankfurt am Main
https://www.deiters.de/frankfurt/
Costume Rental Bruder
Berliner Str. 49, 64347 Griesheim
http://www.kostuemverleih-bruder.de/
Costume Rental Günther
Frankfurter Str. 6, 63674 Altenstadt