Diefflen Fastnachtsumzug
Traditional carnival parade on Faasend Friday in the Dillingen district of Diefflen
About Fastnachtsumzug Diefflen
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Faasend Friday in Diefflen, Saarland
In Saarland, Carnival is called "Faasend" in the local Lorraine German dialect – and the strongholds of this tradition are often not in the big cities, but in districts with a strong village community. Diefflen, a district of the industrial city Dillingen/Saar in the Saarlouis district, is one such place. While the Dillingen city center celebrates its grand Rathaus storm and city parade on "Fetten Donnerstag" (Fat Thursday), the following Faasend Friday belongs exclusively to Diefflen.
The Parade and its Character
The Heimat- und Verkehrsverein Diefflen has been organizing the parade independently for decades in cooperation with local carnival clubs, clubs from the entire city area, and neighboring municipalities. The assembly point is at 3:00 PM; the parade starts precisely at 4:11 PM – a time that holds almost sacred significance in the Fasenacht world. The procession moves through the village center of Diefflen and ends in front of and inside the community center, where the actual hall program begins.
What You'll Experience in the Parade
As in any proper Saarland Faasend parade, elaborately decorated floats, walking groups with political and social satire, marching bands, dance groups, and friendly carnival clubs march through the streets. Confetti rain, thrown items ("Kamellen"), and the typical Saarland cheers are all part of it. Anyone who has experienced a parade in Diefflen or Beckingen knows: here, people really sway with all their hearts, not just for the cameras.
The City of Dillingen/Saar
Dillingen/Saar – located on the Saar and Prims rivers in the west of Saarland – is known as an industrial city with the traditional Dillinger Hütte (DHHU). With around 21,000 inhabitants, it is one of the larger cities in the Saarlouis district. Faasend is one of the annual highlights of city life, and Diefflen, as an independently organized district, makes its firm contribution to it.
Faasend Weekend at a Glance
Anyone visiting the Diefflen parade should be aware of the Dillingen city's Faasend calendar: on Thursday, February 12, 2026, the jesters will storm Dillingen's town hall at 2:45 PM, and the main parade starts at 1:00 PM from Hoyerswerdaplatz heading to Römerhalle Pachten. The Diefflen parade on Friday marks the start of the actual Faasend peak season with Rose Monday and Shrove Tuesday.
Fastnachtsumzug Diefflen — edition 2026
As in previous years, the organizers expect several thousand spectators along the parade route. Applications for participating floats, walking groups, and carnival clubs are to be submitted via the Dillingen/Saar city administration by the registration deadline in January 2026.
Programme Fastnachtsumzug Diefflen 2026
Friday, February 13, 2026 – Faasend Friday in Diefflen
- 3:00 PM — Assembly of floats and walking groups in Diefflen village center
- 4:11 PM — Start of the parade
- 4:11 PM - approx. 6:00 PM — Parade through the main streets of Diefflen with floats, dance groups, marching bands, carnival clubs, and friendly groups from Saarland
- from approx. 6:00 PM — Hall program and carnival party in front of and inside the Diefflen Community Center
- ongoing — Food and drinks at sales stands along the route and in the community center
The complete list of participating groups and floats will be published shortly before the parade on dillingen-saar.de.
Highlights Fastnachtsumzug Diefflen 2026
- One of the largest Faasend parades in the Saarlouis district
- Start time 4:11 PM – Faasend classic with political satire
- Subsequent hall program at the Diefflen community center
- Family-friendly route with many spots along the residential streets
Prices Fastnachtsumzug Diefflen 2026
Admission to the parade is free. Hall program in the community center with separate admission by the Heimat- und Verkehrsverein Diefflen.
Practical information — Fastnachtsumzug Diefflen
Getting There
By car: via the A8 (Dillingen exit) or the A620 (Saarlouis exit), then B405. Road closures are expected in Diefflen's town center during the parade – park in the side streets outside the parade route. By train: Dillingen main station (Saarbrücken–Trier line), then take a city bus or taxi to Diefflen (approx. 4 km).
Admission
Admission to the parade is free; the hall program in the community center follows separate admission conditions set by the organizer.
Behavior and Tips
Costumes are explicitly encouraged. Those who want to catch thrown items should bring a bag or pouch. Families will find good spots along the quieter sections of the route away from the main intersections.
Accommodation
Hotels in Dillingen-Mitte and in Saarlouis (5-10 km), numerous guesthouses in the surrounding area.
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Where it takes place Fastnachtsumzug Diefflen
Diefflen (Stadtteil von Dillingen/Saar)
Gemeindehaus Diefflen, 66763 Dillingen/Saar