Rosenmontagszug Dülken
One of the longest Rose Monday parades in the Lower Rhine region, right in the heart of Dülken
2026
About Rosenmontag Dülken
Rosenmontag Dülken — edition 2026
Dülken Rose Monday Parade 2026
Date and Parade Route
- Date: Rose Monday, February 16, 2026
- Start time: 1:11 PM
- Parade route: Lange Straße → Theodor-Frings-Allee → Venloer Straße → Alter Markt Dülken
- Organizer: Karnevalsausschuss Dülken
- Admission: Free
Traffic Regulations
The city of Viersen will publish the exact closure times and bus route diversions on viersen.de before the event. From approx. 12:00 PM, the streets along the parade route will be closed to traffic.
Festivities After the Parade
On the Alter Markt in Dülken, the central carnival festivities take place after the parade — live music, stage program, refreshments. Carnival clubs and dance troupes participate.
Highlights Rosenmontag Dülken 2026
One of the longest Rose Monday parades in the Lower Rhine region — festivities on Alter Markt after the parade.
Programme Rosenmontag Dülken 2026
Program Rose Monday Parade 2026
February 16, 2026 — Rose Monday in Dülken
- From 12:00 PM — Road closures along the parade route
- 1:11 PM — Start of the Rose Monday Parade on Lange Straße
- Parade route: Lange Straße → Theodor-Frings-Allee → Venloer Straße → Alter Markt
- Following: Carnival festivities on Alter Markt with live stages, dance troupes, and refreshments
Other Carnival Dates in Viersen District 2026
- Feb 14 — Nelkensamstag: Parades in Bracht and Lötsch (14:11 each)
- Feb 15 — Tulpensonntag: Parades in Viersen-Mitte, Anrath, St. Tönis, Breyell, Schaag, Niederkrüchten
- Feb 16 — Rosenmontag: Parades in Süchtelner, Vinkrath, Dülken (1:11 PM), and Neersen
Prices Rosenmontag Dülken 2026
Free admission. Refreshments and food on Alter Markt at usual prices.
Practical information — Rosenmontag Dülken
Getting There
By train: Viersen Hauptbahnhof (main station), then take bus (BU56, BU86) to Dülken Markt. By car: A61 exit Viersen, then follow signs for Dülken — traffic restrictions in the district on carnival day, public transport recommended.
Admission
Free admission. Candy throws from the parade floats — comfortable clothing and a bag for collecting recommended.
Tip
To avoid traffic restrictions and road closures starting at 12:15 PM, public transport is the best option. The Alter Markt is the carnival center after the parade — if you want to experience the whole carnival day, head to the market after the parade and celebrate. Traffic regulations will be published on viersen.de before the event.
Dülken Rose Monday Parade 2026 — Carnival in the Lower Rhine
On Rose Monday, February 16, 2026, at 1:11 PM, the Dülken Rose Monday Parade will set off — one of the longest carnival parades in the Lower Rhine region. The district of Dülken in the city of Viersen is a carnival stronghold in the Viersen district, and the Rose Monday parade is the big carnival highlight of the weekend.
Parade Route — Across Dülken
The parade starts on Lange Straße, turns into Theodor-Frings-Allee, follows Venloer Straße, and ends at the Alter Markt in Dülken — the central carnival stage of the district. The entire route is lined with spectators in good weather, with classic carnival cheers, candy throws, dance troupes, and floats.
Carnival in Viersen District 2026 — An Overview
Viersen is one of the central carnival strongholds in the Lower Rhine region — numerous parades take place in the city area and the Viersen district:
- Nelkensamstag (Feb 14): Parades in Bracht and Lötsch starting at 2:11 PM
- Tulpensonntag (Feb 15): Parades in Viersen-Mitte, Anrath, St. Tönis, Breyell, Schaag, and Niederkrüchten; Rintger district parade starting at 11:11 AM, others starting at 1:11 PM
- Rosenmontag (Feb 16): Parades in Süchtelner, Vinkrath, Dülken, and Neersen; various start times between 11:11 AM and 2:11 PM
The Dülken Rose Monday Parade is part of the top program for these carnival days.
Dülken — A Carnival Town with Tradition
The district of Dülken (approx. 14,000 inhabitants), part of the city of Viersen, cherishes a long carnival tradition. The "Alte Markt" is the carnival center: after the parade, the whole town gathers here for the carnival celebration, with live music and refreshments. The customs are deeply rooted — carnival clubs, dance troupes, men's choirs, and carnival jesters shape the weekend.
Lower Rhine Carnival — A Distinct Tradition
The Carnival in the Lower Rhine region differs from the Carnival in Cologne and Düsseldorf: it is organized on a smaller scale and is more village-oriented. Instead of a mega-parade in a big city, there are many decentralized parades in districts and smaller towns. This structure makes the Lower Rhine Carnival more personal and community-focused — and Dülken, in particular, is a prime example of this tradition: grown organically, networked, with its own carnival identity beyond the Cologne-Düsseldorf axis.
Viersen — A Medium-Sized City in the Carnival Heartland
The district town of Viersen, with around 75,000 inhabitants, is located in the Viersen district in western North Rhine-Westphalia, directly on the border with the Netherlands. With its nine districts, Viersen is a sprawling medium-sized city — and carnival maintains its own character in each district.
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