Mainz Fasching Parade
Unleash your inner fool and join the party at one of Germany’s most famous Fasching celebrations! On Rose Monday, the streets of Mainz explode with color and sound for a parade you’ll never forget.
Feb 16 2026
Feb 16 2026
Register Now!Welcome to Fasching, Germany’s wild “fifth season” and its spectacular answer to Mardi Gras! Before the solemn days of Lent begin, Mainz throws a massive party. Picture this: a 7-kilometer-long parade floods the city, powered by nearly 100 music groups and over 3,000 musicians. Marvel at a procession of over 150 floats, some poking fun at politics and others celebrating pure foolishness. The entire city transforms into a sea of bizarrely costumed revelers, all swept up in the joy of the final festival before Ash Wednesday.
This isn't just a parade; it's a unique cultural experience. Don't miss your last chance to party before Lent! Contact Army Outdoor Recreation on your choice of Pulaski or Smith Barracks to reserve your space, start putting together your wildest costume, and get ready to celebrate life on the streets of Mainz.
Price:
- Adults: $79 per person
- Children under 12: $49 p.p.
Trip Includes: Round trip transportation to Mainz
What to Bring:
- Comfortable and weather appropriate shoes and clothing
- Costume
- Credit/Debit card or Euro
- Military ID
Departure:
- 7 a.m. from Wagon Wheel Theater, Smith Barracks
- 8 a.m. from Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Pulaski Barracks bldg. 2905
Return: Monday Evening
Registration Information
All reservations must be made through Army Outdoor Recreation or Webtrac. Sign up today by contacting either :
Army Outdoor Recreation, Kaiserslautern Community
Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2905
Army Outdoor Recreation, Baumholder Community
Smith Barracks, Bldg. 8167
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations requested 48 hours prior to trip departure will receive a 90% refund.
- Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to departure will receive a 50% refund.
- There is no refund for no-shows or cancellations made less than 12 hours prior to departure.
- In the event that a customer cancellation results in a fee charged to Outdoor Recreation, regardless of the date of or reason for that cancellation, the total sum of those fees will be passed along to the customer.
