Ramstein Fasching Parade

The big Westrich Fasching Parade is the highlight of the annual carnival season in the region. Colorful floats, walking groups and marching bands including the USAFE Band participate in the parade. The 3.2 km (2 miles) long route leads through the city center of Ramstein. The parade starts at 2 p.m. Thousands of visitors will line the streets. Participants will be throwing out candies or handing out drinks to the spectators. It´s time for being crazy, cheering up and having fun. Put on your favorite costume and be a witness of the exceptional atmosphere in downtown Ramstein! Parade badges will be sold among the spectators at the price of € 2.50 in support of the organizing association “KV BRUCHKATZE RAMSTEIN”. The badge enables the visitors to enter Congress Center Ramstein, where the Fasching celebrations continue with musical entertainment after the parade.

Spectators are requested to park out of the town center or use public transportation. The Ramstein train station is located next to the start of the parade. Barriers and roadblocks will be set up in the morning. The town center will be completely closed to traffic from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Especially people residing in the town center of Ramstein should be aware of that fact. Please don´t park your cars and vehicles along the sidewalks on Tuesday, March 4. Thank you for your cooperation and have a great time!