Östringer Fastnachtsumzug „Spass uff de Gass”

„Spass uff de Gass” — The Östringen Carnival Parade

On Carnival Saturday, February 14, 2026, it's that time again: precisely at 2:11 PM, the 27th Östringer Fastnachtsumzug will get underway. The saying „Spass uff de Gass” — in High German "Fun on the Street" — perfectly captures the motto: Baden-style carnival with humor, music, and a huge confetti shower.

The Parade — A Fun Procession Through the City Center

The fun procession winds through the decorated streets of Östringen with numerous floats, walking groups, dance troupes, and Guggenmusik ensembles from the region. Local carnival clubs, schools, sports clubs, and independent groups participate. Candies, chocolates, and small throwable items are tossed to the spectators from the floats — bring a bag. The route leads through the main street and the center of Östringen.

Östringen Carnival Tradition

Baden-style carnival has deep roots in Östringen. Unlike the Swabian-Alemannic carnival further south and the Rhenish variant further north, the Kurpfalz-Baden carnival is a mix of both worlds — colorful, loud, and with lots of music, but also with traditional dance troupes and gala events. The Östringen parade is one of the largest carnival events in the southern Karlsruhe district and regularly attracts tens of thousands of spectators from all over the Kraichgau and the Kurpfalz.

Östringen — Town in the Southern Kraichgau

With around 13,000 inhabitants, Östringen is located in the southern Karlsruhe district between Bruchsal, Bad Schönborn, and Sinsheim. The town in the Kraichgau is surrounded by orchards, vineyards, and rolling hills. Besides carnival, Östringen is known for its traditional fruit orchards and the region's fruit and wine-growing heritage. The districts of Tiefenbach, Eichelberg, and Odenheim — the latter an important wine-growing town — are part of the municipality.

Carnival Weekend in Östringen

The carnival parade on Saturday is the highlight of a multi-day carnival weekend with gala sessions, costume parties, masked balls, and children's carnival in the surrounding districts. Those who want to experience the full Baden carnival program should arrive as early as Thursday (Schmotziger Donnerstag).