Rosenmontagszug Süchteln

Lower Rhine Carnival in Süchteln

The Rosenmontagszug Süchteln is one of the best-known and largest carnival parades in the Viersen district. Süchteln, one of the four districts of the city of Viersen, has preserved its independent carnival identity — the Rose Monday parade is the highlight of the "fifth season" in the district.

Date and Time 2026

Rose Monday, February 16, 2026. Parade start: 10:11 AM — the symbolic carnival time "11 past 10," which reflects the significance of the number eleven in Rhenish Carnival (Elferrat, November 11 as the start of the season).

Parade Route Through Süchteln

The parade follows a large loop through the district:

1. Westring — Assembly and start of the parade
2. Ostring
3. Tönisvorster Straße
4. Düsseldorfer Straße
5. Hochstraße — Main parade route through the district center
6. Ratsallee — End of the parade

The streets are closed to traffic during the parade; residents and guests line the routes.

What to See in the Parade

Participants include the Süchteln Carnival Societies and friendly clubs from the region:

• Floats from the carnival societies with themes and decorations
• Dance Troupes with standard choreography (Mariechen dance, Garde, show dance)
• Music Groups with carnival hits, march music, and mood songs
• Prince's Float — Prince or Princess of the 2025/26 season
• Walking Groups with themed costumes
• Local politicians, clubs, schools

Kamelle and Strüßjer

Classic Rhenish throwing items: Kamelle (candies and sweets), Strüßjer (small bouquets of flowers — usually in a spring look), plush toys, chocolate, small toys. Those who manage to catch a plush toy or a flower are particularly delighted.

Carnival Spirit on the Lower Rhine

The Lower Rhine Carnival subtly differs from Cologne Carnival — somewhat less mass-market, but with a strong club structure and local identity. Süchteln is not Cologne, but that's part of its charm: fewer tourist crowds, more neighborhood atmosphere, more "Helau" and "Alaaf" with friends and family.

Viersen and Süchteln

Viersen is a medium-sized city with around 76,000 inhabitants in the Viersen district on the Lower Rhine. Süchteln is located in the north of the city and has retained its village and small-town structure to this day. Carnival tradition is one of its hallmarks.