Moorreger Karneval — Närrische Februarsitzung

Three Days of Karneval in the Marshland

North German Karneval has its very own charm — far from the strongholds on the Rhine, but with the same love for glittering costumes, lively dances, and sharp-witted sketches. The Moorreger Karnevalisten e.V. have been setting the pace for carnival activities in the municipality of Moorrege (Pinneberg district, Schleswig-Holstein) for decades.

Three Events, One Weekend

The format has proven itself over the years and follows a clear structure:

• Närrische Februarsitzung — the grand evening gala for adults: dance, show, sketches, music, and the traditional prince and princess couple.
• KiKaKoFe (Kinderkarneval als Kostümfest) — the most colourful afternoon of the year for the youngest revellers, with parades (Polonaise), games, and the children's dance troupes' own performances.
• Karneval am Nachmittag — the relaxed Sunday version for seniors and families, with coffee, cake, and a slightly shortened programme.

Dance Troupes, Sketches, and "Zwischentöne"

The association's own groups perform on stage: the Showgruppe with its sketches, the dance troupes (Gardens) in several age groups with solo dancers (Tanzmariechen) and male dancers (Männerballett), and the music band „Zwischentöne“, which plays between programme items and during the dance segments. The carnival proceedings are led by President Ernst Ottenbacher and the council of eleven (Elferrat).

Moorrege in the Pinneberg District

Moorrege is a municipality with around 4,800 inhabitants on the western edge of the Hamburg metropolitan region, in the Pinneberg district of Schleswig-Holstein. The marsh landscape along the Pinnau river and the proximity to the Elbe shape village life — and here, Karneval is one of the few centuries-old festival traditions not directly related to agriculture or seafaring. Throughout the year, the Moorreger Karnevalisten's show group also performs at partner clubs in Marne, Tornesch, and Wedel.

Rosenmontag in Marne

A special feature of the Moorreger: they actively participate in the traditional Rosenmontag parade in Marne (Dithmarschen), one of the largest carnival parades in Northern Germany. The event in Marne's town centre is the carnival season finale for the Moorreger dance troupes and show group before Lent.