Kitzingen District Carnival Parade

District's Main Carnival Attraction

The Kitzingen District Carnival Parade is one of the largest carnival events in the Franconian wine region. The organizer is KiKaG e.V. – the Kitzingen Carnival Society – which has been organizing the parade in the district town of Kitzingen for many decades. Participants include carnival clubs, troupes, music bands, and carnival groups from the entire Kitzingen district as well as from neighboring Lower Franconian districts.

Tradition and Symbolism at 2:11 PM

The procession traditionally starts at 2:11 PM – a reference to the "carnival number" 11/11. In both Rhenish and Franconian carnival traditions, this signifies the start and affirmation of the carnival season, which begins every year on November 11th at 11:11 AM. The parade proceeds along the main routes of Kitzingen's old town, past the Main riverbank, and through the historic quarters with their medieval city gates.

Floats, Troupes, Costumes

The floats address local and regional themes, often with a satirical take on local politics. The KiKaG troupes and affiliated societies from Iphofen, Volkach, Marktbreit, Dettelbach, and Wiesentheid present their dance troupes and music groups. Thousands of spectators line the route – traditionally in costume and in a festive carnival mood. "Helau!" rings out from the spectators' throats, the typical Franconian carnival cheer.

Carnival Stronghold in the Franconian Wine Region

• Largest carnival parade in the Kitzingen district
• Starts at 2:11 PM – a tribute to the carnival number
• Floats, troupes, and walking groups from the entire district
• Thousands of spectators in the historic wine town on the Main

The Kitzingen district, part of the Lower Franconia administrative region in the state of Bavaria, is one of Franconia's most important carnival strongholds. Alongside the major Rhenish carnival metropolises of Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Mainz, Franconian Fastnacht (carnival) forms a distinct tradition with its own troupes, ceremonial sessions, and a series of large parades – Kitzingen is one of its highlights.