Name: Großer Faschingsumzug Ebensfeld 2026
Start: 2026-02-17T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-17T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Ortskern Ebensfeld

Faschingsumzug Ebensfeld

About Faschingsumzug Ebensfeld

The Großer Faschingsumzug Ebensfeld (Great Ebensfeld Carnival Parade) takes place annually on Shrove Tuesday through the market town of Ebensfeld on the Upper Main River, located in the Franconian-Upper Franconian region. The organizer is the Ebensfelder Karnevals Gesellschaft (Ebensfeld Carnival Society), which has been organizing one of the best-known carnival events in the Lichtenfels district for decades. Self-built floats, music groups, walking groups in imaginative costumes, and clubs parade through Rosenstraße, Hauptstraße, and Untere Straße starting at 2 PM. The parade is one of the highlights of the Upper Franconian carnival tradition.

Dates 17 Feb — 17 Feb 2026

Venue Ebensfeld (09478)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Faschingsumzug Ebensfeld — edition 2026

The Großer Faschingsumzug Ebensfeld starts on Shrove Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 2 PM and parades through Rosenstraße, Hauptstraße, and Untere Straße. Self-built floats, music bands, Guggenmusiken, and costumed walking groups ensure a lively carnival atmosphere in the Lichtenfels district. Free admission.

The 2026 edition of the Großer Faschingsumzug Ebensfeld falls on Shrove Tuesday, February 17 – the traditional climax of the carnival season before Ash Wednesday. The Ebensfelder Karnevals Gesellschaft once again expects numerous clubs, groups, and individuals with their self-built floats.

The parade starts at 2 PM and follows the traditional route through Rosenstraße, Hauptstraße, and Untere Straße. It is accompanied by music bands and Guggenmusiken, providing the musical backdrop. Afterwards, Shrove Tuesday concludes with carnival balls in Ebensfeld's inns and festival halls.

Highlights Faschingsumzug Ebensfeld 2026

Self-built floats with creative themes and satire
Music bands and Guggenmusiken from Upper Franconia
Walking groups in imaginative costumes
Candy throwing for children along the route
Carnival balls following the parade
Free admission – family event

Programme Faschingsumzug Ebensfeld 2026

Shrove Tuesday, February 17, 2026

2:00 PM – Start of the carnival parade in Ebensfeld
Route: Rosenstraße – Hauptstraße – Untere Straße
Floats, music bands, Guggenmusiken, walking groups
Food stalls along the route
Evening – Carnival balls in Ebensfeld's inns

Prices Faschingsumzug Ebensfeld 2026

The carnival parade is free to attend. Food stalls along the route offer sausages, Berliner doughnuts (Krapfen), and drinks at typical carnival prices. Separate admission fees apply for the subsequent carnival balls in the inns.

Practical information

Practical information — Faschingsumzug Ebensfeld

Getting There

Ebensfeld is located on the B173 federal road between Bamberg and Lichtenfels. Accessible by car via the A73 motorway (Ebensfeld exit). Parking is available around the town center. Please note: Rosenstraße, Hauptstraße, and Untere Straße are closed during the parade.

Public Transport

Ebensfeld station is on the ICE line Berlin–Munich (served by regional trains). Approximately a 5-minute walk from the station to the parade route.

Admission

The carnival parade is free. Food stalls along the route offer sausages, Berliner doughnuts (Krapfen), and drinks at typical carnival prices.

Note

Costumes are recommended. Families with children are best advised to find a spot along the route early. Due to the expected crowds, traveling by public transport is recommended.

Carnival Tradition on the Upper Main

For decades, the Großer Faschingsumzug Ebensfeld has been one of the highlights of the carnival tradition in the Landkreis Lichtenfels (Lichtenfels District). Organized by the Ebensfelder Karnevals Gesellschaft (Ebensfeld Carnival Society), the parade takes place on Shrove Tuesday through the Upper Franconian market town of Ebensfeld, attracting thousands of spectators each year from the Obermain region, the Coburg area, and the northern Bamberg region.

Self-Built Floats and Creative Costumes

A characteristic feature of the Ebensfeld parade is the self-built floats, which clubs, groups, and individuals often work on for months. Political allusions, regional themes, classic carnival motifs, and satirical scenes alternate. The floats are accompanied by music bands, Guggenmusiken (brass bands playing lively tunes), and walking groups in imaginative costumes.

Route Through the Market Town of Ebensfeld

The parade starts at 2 PM and proceeds through Rosenstraße, Hauptstraße, and Untere Straße – the central streets of the market town of Ebensfeld. Spectators gather along the route, catching candies (»Kamelle«) and celebrating the traditional carnival climax before Ash Wednesday. Following the parade, the day concludes with carnival balls in local inns and the festival hall.

Ebensfeld Between Bamberg and Coburg

The market town of Ebensfeld is located on the Upper Main River in the Lichtenfels district, between the cities of Bamberg and Coburg in the state of Bavaria. With around 6,000 inhabitants, the market municipality forms an important center for the surrounding villages. The carnival tradition dates back a long way and is actively maintained by several associations – the Ebensfelder Karnevals Gesellschaft is the leading organizer.

Atmosphere and Customs

The carnival parade on Faschingsdienstag (Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday) traditionally marks the last major highlight of the carnival season. In Ebensfeld, thousands of visitors gather, families dress up, clubs perform in their costumes, and the atmosphere is exuberant. The parade is free and suitable for all ages. After the event, lively celebrations continue in the pubs and carnival halls until midnight.