Dudweiler Faasenachtsumzug
Saarbrücken's largest district Karneval parade with seven Karneval associations
About Faasenacht Dudweiler
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Faasenacht in Dudweiler — firmly anchored in Saarbrücken's north
With around 25,000 inhabitants, Dudweiler is the most populous district of Saarbrücken and each year organizes one of the largest Faasenacht parades in the Saarbrücken regional association. The fact that the parade takes place today is thanks to the Festausschuss Dudweiler Faasenacht e.V. (Dudweiler Faasenacht Festival Committee), in which seven Karneval associations pool their strengths.
Seven associations, one festival committee
The festival committee unites the Kulturgemeinschaft Pfaffenkopf, Grüne Nelke, Dudweiler Carneval Club (DCC), Heimat- und Kulturverein Dudweiler, Kaltnaggischer Gardistencorps, Geisekippcher Buwe unn Määde, and other local groups. They all provide floats, guards, bands, and walking groups for the annual Sunday parade — a logistical masterpiece accompanied by eight days of preliminary program.
A week of Faasenacht — from handover negotiations to the parade
The Saarbrücken district Faasenacht begins with the handover negotiations at the Dudweiler community center (Wednesday before Faasenacht): Mayor Ralf-Peter Fritz and politicians negotiate the symbolic handover of power with the prince and princess before an audience. This is followed by sessions, the Friday town hall storm with performances by the seven associations, and finally the grand parade on Sunday starting at 1:11 PM.
Diversity as a motto focus
The motto for 2026 was “Dudweiler ist bunt" (Dudweiler is colorful) — a clear commitment to diversity in Saarbrücken's north. The group “Blumen der Ukraine" (Flowers of Ukraine) in traditional costume and the workshop for people with disabilities from Altenwald have become regular participants, alongside the more traditional dance groups and float-building groups. Original formations like the Tus-Schlümpfen and the Graffiti Girls provide unusual accents.
The route through Dudweiler
Assembly begins at 1:11 PM in Kalkofenstraße. The procession moves via Herrensohrer Weg into Saarbrücker Straße, past Villa Micka through the pedestrian zone to Christuskirche. Police, fire brigade, and paramedics secure the route. Afterwards, the associations continue celebrating in the KGP bar, the DCC disco, and the restaurants along Saarbrücker Straße.
Faasenacht Dudweiler — edition 2026
The Dudweiler Faasenacht Festival Committee e.V. confirmed the 2026 Faasenacht season with a packed program. Under the motto “Dudweiler ist bunt,” the parade focuses on the diversity of the district's society — from the group “Blumen der Ukraine” and the workshop for people with disabilities Altenwald to creative formations like the Tus-Schlümpfen and Graffiti Girls.
The handover negotiations on Wednesday, February 11, at the Dudweiler community center opened the season. On Friday, February 13, the town hall storm followed. The highlight is the parade on Sunday, with assembly in Kalkofenstraße, marching via Herrensohrer Weg, Saarbrücker Straße, Villa Micka, and the pedestrian zone to Christuskirche.
Programme Faasenacht Dudweiler 2026
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 — Handover Negotiations
- 7:11 PM — Main Hall, Dudweiler Community Center: Mayor Ralf-Peter Fritz negotiates with Prince and Princess Larissa II and Nele I.
- Honoring of deserving association members
- Free admission
Friday, February 13, 2026 — Town Hall Storm
- 7:11 PM — Storming of the community center by the seven Karneval associations
- Performances in the Main Hall
- Followed by further celebration in the KGP bar and DCC disco
Sunday, February 15, 2026 — Faasenacht Parade
- 1:11 PM — Assembly Kalkofenstraße
- 1:11 PM — Start towards Herrensohrer Weg
- Route: Herrensohrer Weg → Saarbrücker Straße → Villa Micka → Pedestrian Zone → Christuskirche
- Participants: Kulturgemeinschaft Pfaffenkopf, Grüne Nelke, Dudweiler Carneval Club, Heimat- und Kulturverein, Kaltnaggischer Gardistencorps, Geisekippcher Buwe unn Määde, Blumen der Ukraine, Werkstatt Altenwald, Tus-Schlümpfen, Graffiti Girls
- After parade end — Further celebration in KGP bar, DCC disco, and restaurants on Saarbrücker Straße
Highlights Faasenacht Dudweiler 2026
- Motto “Dudweiler ist bunt” — Diversity and inclusion as guiding principles
- Seven Karneval associations in one parade
- Handover negotiations and town hall storm at Dudweiler community center
- Group “Blumen der Ukraine” in traditional costume
- Performances by Tus-Schlümpfen and Graffiti Girls
Prices Faasenacht Dudweiler 2026
All main events (handover negotiations, town hall storm, parade) are free of charge and have accessible access. Sessions of individual associations may require admission.
Practical information — Faasenacht Dudweiler
Getting there
Dudweiler is located in the north of Saarbrücken, well connected by the Saarbahn (line U1 to Dudweiler Mitte). By regional train RB73 from Saarbrücken main station (approx. 6 minutes journey). By car via the A623 (Dudweiler exit).
Admission
Both the parade and the handover negotiations and town hall storm at the community center are free of charge and have accessible access.
Traffic notice
On Faasenacht Sunday, road closures will be in place around Saarbrücker Straße and Kalkofenstraße from the morning onwards. Best to travel by Saarbahn.
Tip
Check the weekly program in advance at faasenacht-dudweiler.de — the sessions of the seven associations sometimes require admission but are atmospheric.
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Where it takes place Faasenacht Dudweiler
Saarbrücker Straße / Fußgängerzone Dudweiler (Umzugsroute)
Kalkofenstraße (Aufstellung), Dudweiler, 66125 Saarbrücken