Schwabach Carnival Parade
Grand Carnival Parade by KG Die Schwabanesen through Schwabach City Centre
About Faschingszug Schwabach
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Highlight of the Fifth Season
The Schwabach Carnival Parade is the grand carnival event of the gold-beater town of Schwabach. Organized by KG Die Schwabanesen e.V., it traditionally takes place on Shrove Tuesday – in 2026, it will be the 54th edition. With the cry "Helau", revellers, clubs, and regulars' tables conquer the city centre.
The Parade Route
Assembly is around 1 PM at Birkenstraße (corner of Hindenburgstraße), the parade starts moving at 2 PM. The route leads through the city centre to Ludwigstraße (corner of Südliche Ringstraße). Floats, walking groups, and music bands parade in a colourful procession through Schwabach, accompanied by thousands of spectators along the route.
Clubs, Regulars' Tables, and Floats
Floats, walking groups, and groups from clubs and regulars' tables can participate – with cars, floats, and on foot, according to the applicable rules (maximum float width 3.3 m in the city centre). Registration of groups is done in advance with the Schwabanesen so that the parade can be planned. The Schwabanesen's prince and princess lead the parade.
Schwabach – The Gold-Beater Town
Schwabach is an independent town in Middle Franconia, south of Nuremberg, world-renowned for its gold-beating craft (gold leaf). During carnival season, the historic old town around Königsplatz transforms into a carnival stronghold – the carnival parade is the social and cultural highlight of the season and a magnet for the entire Roth-Schwabach region.
Faschingszug Schwabach — edition 2026
54th Schwabach Carnival Parade 2026
On Shrove Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, the 54th carnival parade will march through Schwabach city centre. Confirmed via the official website of KG Die Schwabanesen, the Nürnberger Nachrichten (Faschingstermine 2026 Kreis Roth/Schwabach), and Frankenradar.
What Visitors Can Expect
A colourful procession of floats, walking groups, and music bands from clubs, regulars' tables, and carnival societies from Schwabach and the surrounding area. Thousands of spectators line the route. The Schwabanesen's prince and princess lead the parade.
Programme Faschingszug Schwabach 2026
Shrove Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 — Schwabach City Centre
- 1:00 PM — Parade assembly at Birkenstraße (corner of Hindenburgstraße)
- 2:00 PM — Parade start: Floats, walking groups, and music bands march through the city centre
- Parade route to Ludwigstraße (corner of Südliche Ringstraße)
- Afterwards — Carnival festivities in the city centre
Participation
- Participation with floats, walking groups, and groups from clubs/regulars' tables (cars, floats, on foot)
- Maximum float width in the city centre: 3.3 m
- GEMA fee €20 for own music, payable before the parade
- Registration of groups in advance with KG Die Schwabanesen
Information according to KG Die Schwabanesen (schwabanesen.de) and Nürnberger Nachrichten. The exact participant field and float order will be coordinated by the organizer.
Highlights Faschingszug Schwabach 2026
- 54th Schwabach Carnival Parade by KG Die Schwabanesen
- Floats, walking groups, and music bands
- Schwabanesen's prince and princess lead the parade
- Carnival festivities in the city centre – Helau!
- Thousands of spectators along the route
Prices Faschingszug Schwabach 2026
Watching from the roadside is free. Participants with their own music in the parade pay a GEMA fee of €20, which is collected before the parade starts.
Practical information — Faschingszug Schwabach
Getting There
Schwabach City Centre, assembly at Birkenstraße. By train: Schwabach station on the Nuremberg–Roth S-Bahn line (S2), a few minutes' walk from there. By car: A6 exit Schwabach-Süd. Road closures are expected in the city centre during carnival – public transport recommended.
Admission
Watching from the roadside is free. Those participating with their own music in the parade must pay the GEMA fee of €20 before the parade.
Tips
Secure a spot along the route early. Registration for participating groups via KG Die Schwabanesen (schwabanesen.de). Fancy dress is encouraged – Helau!
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Where it takes place Faschingszug Schwabach
Innenstadt Schwabach (Birkenstraße bis Südliche Ringstraße)
Birkenstraße / Innenstadt, 91126 Schwabach