Westricher Fastnachtsumzug Ramstein-Miesenbach

The Westricher Fastnachtsumzug Ramstein-Miesenbach has been the largest carnival parade in the Westpfalz region for decades and is the highlight of the carnival season between Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl, and Bruchmühlbach-Miesau. On Shrove Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the 75th edition will take place – a significant anniversary that honors the long tradition of Westrich carnival.

96 Entries and 1,500 Participants

Starting at 2 PM, the parade will begin its route in August-Süßdorf-Straße. 96 entries, including carnival floats, walking groups, guards, music bands, and show groups, will parade through the city center. Around 1,500 participants are involved in total, including numerous clubs from the entire Westrich region and beyond.

Participating Clubs and Acts

Among the regular participants are the KV Bruchkatze from the Bruchmühlbach region, the Carneval-Unterhaltungs-Verein (CUV) Landstuhl, the UV Bruchmühlbach, and the music corps of the USAFE from the nearby Ramstein Air Base. The participation of the US armed forces lends the parade its special German-American character.

Around 14,000 Visitors

The Westricher Fastnachtsumzug attracts around 14,000 visitors to Ramstein-Miesenbach annually. The streets along the parade route are densely packed, flags wave, confetti flies, and "Helau" echoes through the city center. For the first time in 2026, flyers with safety instructions will be distributed; the city has enhanced the security concept for the anniversary edition.

Carnival Market on the Market Square

Parallel to the parade, the market square hosts a carnival market with food stalls, mulled wine, beer, and live music. Even after the parade, clubs, families, and guests celebrate the end of the carnival season here.

75 Years of Westpfalz Carnival

With its 75th edition, the Westricher Fastnachtsumzug honors the history of carnival in the region. What began as a small post-war tradition has grown into a major event over the decades, shaping the identity of the twin town of Westpfalz and bringing together generations of participants.