Name: Emmerich Tulpensonntagszug (Karneval) 2026
Start: 2026-02-14T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-15T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Geistmarkt Emmerich + Elten (KiKa-Zug)

Tulpensonntagszug Emmerich

About Tulpensonntagszug Emmerich

One of the oldest carnival traditions on the Lower Rhine: The Emmerich Tulpensonntagszug starts on Carnival Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 11:11 AM at Geistmarkt. A classic Rhenish carnival parade with floats, walking groups, and guards, organized by the Emmericher Karnevals-Verein (EKV). The day before, the KiKa Parade already takes place in the Elten district – on February 14th at 2:11 PM. Afterwards, a fair runs until 4 PM.

Dates 14 Feb — 15 Feb 2026

Venue Emmerich am Rhein (05154)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Tulpensonntagszug Emmerich — edition 2026

Emmerich Carnival 2026: Saturday 02/14 from 2:11 PM KiKa Parade in Elten, Sunday 02/15 from 11:11 AM Tulpensonntagszug from Geistmarkt with subsequent Carnival Fair until 4 PM.

The 2026 carnival days in Emmerich include the KiKa Parade on Saturday and the Tulpensonntagszug on Carnival Sunday. The organizer is, as always, the Emmericher Karnevals-Verein (EKV).

Highlights Tulpensonntagszug Emmerich 2026

Tulpensonntagszug on Carnival Sunday
Family-friendly KiKa Parade the day before in Elten
Carnival Fair until 4 PM in the city center
Lower Rhine Carnival with a Dutch touch
Free admission

Programme Tulpensonntagszug Emmerich 2026

Program February 14–15, 2026

Saturday, February 14, 2026 – KiKa Parade

1:30 PM — Assembly in the Elten district
2:11 PM — Start KiKa Parade Elten
family-friendly, walking groups and small floats

Sunday, February 15, 2026 – Tulpensonntagszug

10:30 AM — Assembly at Geistmarkt
11:11 AM — Start of the Tulpensonntagszug from Geistmarkt
Floats, walking groups, guards, brass bands
after the parade — Carnival Fair in the city center until 4:00 PM

Prices Tulpensonntagszug Emmerich 2026

Carnival parades and fair are free to attend. Hall events have an admission fee (tickets via EKV).

Practical information

Practical information — Tulpensonntagszug Emmerich

Getting There

By train: RE10 (Niederrhein-Express) Düsseldorf–Emmerich, Emmerich station is right in the city center, about a 10-minute walk to Geistmarkt. By car via the A3 (Emmerich exit) or the B8 from the south.

Parking

Due to road closures, park-and-walk parking lots on the outskirts are recommended. Parking garages at Steinstraße and Rhein-Center.

Admission

Tulpensonntagszug is free to attend. Hall events are ticketed (tickets via EKV).

On Site

Food and drink vendors along the parade route and at Geistmarkt are open. Snack stands at various locations. Toilets at key points. Carnival fair with carousels in the city center after the parade.

Tips

Arrive at Geistmarkt on Sunday morning well before the start – spots along the route fill up quickly. If coming with children: Saturday's KiKa Parade in Elten is the family-friendly alternative. Those who want to experience Lower Rhine carnival should compare it to Cologne or Düsseldorf – smaller, quieter, closer to the Dutch tradition.

Carnival on the Lower Rhine

Emmerich am Rhein is located directly on the Dutch border, in the Kleve district, and belongs to the Lower Rhine region. Carnival tradition here is independent – influenced by Dutch Carnaval culture, yet firmly rooted in Rhenish carnival. The Emmericher Karnevals-Verein (EKV) has carried this tradition for decades and organizes the Tulpensonntagszug as the central event of the carnival season.

When and Where is the Parade?

The Emmerich Tulpensonntagszug 2026 starts on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 11:11 AM at Geistmarkt in the center of Emmerich. Afterwards, an accompanying Carnival Fair runs until 4:00 PM in the city center.

The Day Before: KiKa Parade in Elten

Already on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 2:11 PM, the traditional Children's Carnival Parade (KiKa) starts in the Elten district. A family-friendly version with walking groups and small floats.

Carnival Week at a Glance

Thursday, 12.02.2026 – Altweiber – Women's Carnival and Town Hall Storming
Saturday, 14.02.2026, 2:11 PM – KiKa Parade Elten
Sunday, 15.02.2026, 11:11 AM – Tulpensonntagszug Emmerich
Afterwards until 4:00 PM – Carnival Fair
Monday, 16.02.2026 – Rosenmontag – Hall Carnival and smaller district parades
Tuesday, 17.02.2026 – Veilchendienstag – End of the Season

Emmericher Karnevals-Verein (EKV)

The organizer is the Emmericher Karnevals-Verein (EKV), based at Hohen Weg 28 in Emmerich am Rhein. President is Annette Arntzen. The EKV organizes several events throughout the season – the Prince Proclamation in November, GECKer Abend, Ladies' Sessions, KiKa Parade, Tulpensonntagszug, and Hall Carnival.

Tulpensonntag – Carnival Sunday on the Lower Rhine

"Tulpensonntag" is the Lower Rhine term for Carnival Sunday (the day before Rosenmontag). The name has its roots in Dutch Carnaval, where the tulip is understood as a symbol of joy and celebration. While in Cologne the main parade takes place on Rosenmontag, on the Lower Rhine the focus is often on Sunday – as it is in Emmerich.

Emmerich am Rhein

Emmerich is a city with around 31,000 inhabitants in the Kleve district, directly on the Dutch border. The city is located on the Lower Rhine, where the Rhine flows from Germany into the Netherlands. Known primarily for the Emmerich Rhine Bridge (one of the longest suspension bridges in Europe), the harbor, and carnival. The Tulpensonntagszug is one of the most important city festivals of the year.