Name: Faasendumzug Marpingen — Rosenmontag Parade 2026
Start: 2026-02-16T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-16T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Ortsmitte Marpingen

Faasendumzug Marpingen

About Faasendumzug Marpingen

On Rosenmontag, Marpingen transforms into a stronghold of Saarland's Faasend. Starting at 2:11 PM, the colorful Rosenmontag parade winds through the town center — themed floats, walking groups, Guggenmusik (street bands), and the typical Saarland Faasend calls ensure a jubilant atmosphere in the St. Wendel district.

Dates 16 Feb — 16 Feb 2026

Venue Marpingen (10046)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Faasendumzug Marpingen — edition 2026

On Rosenmontag, February 16, 2026, the grand Faasendumzug Marpingen starts at 2:11 PM. Parade route: Berschweilerstraße – Market Square – Alsweilerstraße – Schafbrücke – Alsbachstraße – Community School. Three Faasend parades in the municipality on the same weekend.

The 2026 edition falls on Rosenmontag, February 16, 2026. The meeting point for the groups is at 1:15 PM in Berschweilerstraße. The parade starts punctually at 2:11 PM.

Already on Saturday, February 14, the eleventh Faasendumzug in Berschweiler takes place (3:11 PM, organized by IG Fasching Berschweiler). Those who want to experience the whole weekend should stay regionally.

Highlights Faasendumzug Marpingen 2026

Grand Faasendumzug with over 40 groups
Three parades in the municipality over one weekend
Guggenmusik from the Saarland and the Palatinate
Refreshments served by local associations

Programme Faasendumzug Marpingen 2026

Saturday, February 14, 2026 — Berschweiler

3:11 PM — 11th Faasendumzug Berschweiler through the district

Rosenmontag, February 16, 2026 — Marpingen

1:15 PM — Gathering of groups in Berschweilerstraße
2:11 PM — Start of the Faasendumzug
Parade route: Berschweilerstraße → Market Square → Alsweilerstraße → Schafbrücke → Alsbachstraße → Community School
From 12 PM — Beer stand at the town hall (IG Fasching Berschweiler) and market square stand
After the parade — Faasend party in the inns

The complete list of participating groups will be published in January 2026 on marpingen.de.

Prices Faasendumzug Marpingen 2026

Admission free. Refreshments by local associations at usual prices.

Practical information

Practical information — Faasendumzug Marpingen

Getting There

By car: A1 exit Tholey, then B41 towards St. Wendel, turn off at Marpingen. Parking available on the outskirts of the village; road closures and no-parking zones in the town center. By public transport: Bus from St. Wendel or Saarbrücken — due to road closures, timetable changes on Rosenmontag.

Admission

Admission is free. Refreshments served by local associations at usual Faasend prices.

Accommodation

Hotels and guesthouses in St. Wendel (10 km) or Saarbrücken (40 km). For those wishing to attend multiple Faasend events, it's best to stay regionally and take advantage of the extended Carnival weekend.

Tip

Arrive early at Berschweilerstraße for the lineup — the market square gets crowded from 2 PM onwards. Dress up in costume — those who come in normal clothes will quickly feel out of place.

Faasend in the St. Wendel District

While Cologne and Mainz occupy the media stage of German Carnival tradition, the Saarland cultivates its own, rustic-cheerful variant with the Faasend. In Marpingen, a village in the St. Wendel district, Rosenmontag is celebrated particularly grandly: The Faasendumzug is one of the largest in the region, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate year after year.

The Parade on Rosenmontag

The parade starts moving at 2:11 PM. The meeting point for the groups is Berschweilerstraße from 1:15 PM. From there, it proceeds via the market square through Alsweilerstraße, over Schafbrücke and Alsbachstraße to the community school. The parade route leads right through the village — residents decorate their houses, many open their doors to join the celebration.

Themed Floats, Guggenmusik, and Helau

More than 40 groups participate in the parade: themed floats with political allusions, children's groups, dance troupes, Guggenmusiken from the Saarland and the Palatinate, walking groups with elaborate costumes. The typical Saarland battle cry Marpingen Helau! echoes through the streets, and throwing materials — Kamelle (sweets), Strüsje (small bouquets), candies, and small plush toys — fly into the crowd.

Refreshments at the Town Hall and Market Square

Several refreshment stands provide Faasend fans with beer, mulled wine, and hot drinks. At the town hall, the IG Fasching Berschweiler operates a beer stand, and at the market square, associations provide guests with warm food, sausages, and crêpes. After the parade, the celebration moves into the village's inns — the Faasend doesn't end until late at night.

Three Parades in One Weekend

Marpingen combines its Rosenmontag parade with two other Faasend parades: the Faasendumzuch Berschweiler on Saturday and the parade in Alsweiler. Those planning an extended weekend can experience three Saarland Faasend parades in one weekend — a concentrate of Saarland Carnival culture.