Name: Rosenmontagszug Neersen (Willich) 2026
Start: 2026-02-16T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-16T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Minoritenplatz Neersen

Rosenmontagszug Neersen

About Rosenmontagszug Neersen

On Rosenmontag (Rose Monday), the colourful carnival parade of KG Schloßgeister 77 e.V. sets off punctually at 2:11 PM in Neersen. The start and end point is Minoritenplatz – in between, the procession winds its way through almost all streets of the castle village on the Lower Rhine. A family parade with floats, walking groups, music, and a huge amount of Kamelle (sweets). Afterwards, the celebration continues in the Wahlefeldsaal.

Dates 16 Feb — 16 Feb 2026

Venue Willich (05166)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Rosenmontagszug Neersen — edition 2026

The Neersen Rosenmontagszug in 2026 will set off punctually at 2:11 PM on February 16th from Minoritenplatz, winding through the castle village. A family carnival by KG Schloßgeister 77 e.V. with floats, walking groups, and Kamelle, followed by a celebration in the Wahlefeldsaal.

The 2026 carnival parade sets off at 2:11 PM. Assembly from noon around Minoritenplatz, followed by a family party in the Wahlefeldsaal. Registrations for floats and walking groups are handled by KG Schloßgeister 77 e.V.

Highlights Rosenmontagszug Neersen 2026

2:11 PM start at Minoritenplatz
Family-friendly children's carnival parade
After-parade party in the Wahlefeldsaal
Tulpensonntagszug Anrath the day before

Programme Rosenmontagszug Neersen 2026

Monday, February 16, 2026 — Rosenmontag

from 12:00 PM — Assembly of floats and walking groups at Minoritenplatz
2:11 PM — Start of the Carnival Parade from Minoritenplatz
Parade route: Hauptstraße – Virmondstraße – Kastanienweg – Weidenweg – Erlenweg – Bengdbruchstraße – Neustraße – Brockelsweg – Friedrich-Ebert-Straße – Kirchhofstraße – Rothweg – Eichenweg – back to Minoritenplatz
after the parade — Carnival Party in the Wahlefeldsaal

Additional Programme in Willich Carnival

Already on Sunday, February 15, 2026, the Tulpensonntagszug takes place in the neighbouring district of Anrath. Both parades together form the Willich Carnival weekend.

Prices Rosenmontagszug Neersen 2026

Free admission to the carnival parade.

Practical information

Practical information — Rosenmontagszug Neersen

Getting There

Neersen is located about 25 km west of Düsseldorf. By car via the A44, exit Willich. Park & Walk: Park outside the town centre and walk to Minoritenplatz, as the streets in the town centre are closed during the parade. By public transport via bus 069 or 074 from Krefeld or Mönchengladbach.

Admission

The parade is freely accessible. The after-parade party in the Wahlefeldsaal is also open to all carnival-goers.

Date

Rosenmontagszug 2026: Monday, February 16, 2026, assembly at Minoritenplatz, start at 2:11 PM.

Carnival on the Lower Rhine in the Castle District of Neersen

Neersen is one of four districts of the Lower Rhine town of Willich in the Viersen district. Known for its historic castle, the village lives the Rhenish carnival with an intensity that makes many larger cities pale in comparison. On Rosenmontag, the KG Schloßgeister 77 e.V. organises a full-fledged carnival parade aimed at families and children, clearly understanding itself as a "Children's Rosenmontagszug".

Assembly at 2:11 PM at Minoritenplatz

The assembly of floats and walking groups takes place from the early afternoon around Minoritenplatz. At 2:11 PM, the parade sets off – the traditional carnival time that traditionally heralds festivities in the Rhineland. The exact parade route leads through almost every street in Neersen: Hauptstraße, Virmondstraße, Kastanienweg, Weidenweg, Erlenweg, Bengdbruchstraße, Neustraße, Brockelsweg, Friedrich-Ebert-Straße, Kirchhofstraße, Rothweg, and Eichenweg, before the procession returns to Minoritenplatz.

Family Carnival and Wahlefeldsaal Party

The Neersen Rosenmontagszug is consciously aimed at families with small children: no alcohol excess, but Kamelle, music, and floats that you can admire in peace. After the parade, carnival-goers head to the Wahlefeldsaal, where KG Schloßgeister invites them to an after-parade party. Club members, residents, and guests mingle – there are no strangers in the castle carnival.

Carnival in Willich: the Weekend Before in Anrath

If you are in the region anyway, it's worth arriving the Sunday before: In the Willich district of Anrath, the traditional Tulpensonntagszug (Tulip Sunday Parade) takes place on Tulip Sunday (February 15, 2026) – a second major carnival parade in the town. Together with the Lärmzug (noise parade), the three parades form the Willich Carnival Triptych.

Local Tradition with its Own Club Structure

KG Schloßgeister 77 e.V. was founded in 1977 and is now one of the established players in the carnival scene on the Lower Rhine. In addition to the Rosenmontagszug, the club also organises the session motto, meetings, and the Prince and Princess couple. Current information and registrations for floats or walking groups are available via the club's website.