Fasching Celebrations Sweep Across Germany with Thousands Attending Festive Parades

From Thüringen to the Südpfalz and Saxony, vibrant parades, costumes, and heightened security mark the peak of the fifth season.

Thüringen hosted major parades in Wasungen, Apolda, and other towns, with Wasungen celebrating its 489th Fasching tradition featuring 2,000 participants and thousands of spectators.
Political satire was a notable feature of the Wasungen parade, with floats mocking national and regional politicians and policies.
In the Südpfalz, Herxheim is preparing for a major Fasching event on Tuesday, expecting 11,000 attendees, while other towns like Insheim and Dahn are holding their own parades and festivities.
Saxony's Landkreis Bautzen is also celebrating with parades and themed events in Königsbrück, Schirgiswalde, and Wittichenau, drawing thousands of participants and spectators.
Security measures have been heightened across Germany for Fasching events, including roadblocks and vehicle restrictions, following recent attacks in Magdeburg and Munich.