Eschweiler Rosenmontagszug

Eschweiler stages one of the largest parades in the Rhineland, with a tradition going back to 1850. Twenty-two local carnival societies put together the Rosenmontagszug: around 6,500 participants, 65 bands, 120 walking groups and 130 vehicles on a route of almost 6 km. On Monday 8 February 2027 it sets off at noon from Indestraße by the Bergrather Straße bridge and crosses the whole town centre. Street carnival opens on Thursday 4 February at 11:11 am in the town hall foyer, and on Saturday 6 February a procession sets off at 10:15 am to storm the town hall, followed by a reception at 11:11 am. On Sunday 7 February several districts (Dürwiß, Hastenrath, Weisweiler, Röhe, Nothberg, Hehlrath) hold their own afternoon parades.