Faschingsumzug der Damischen Ritter - Fasching in München

In the organizer's words:

The "Damische Ritter" with Duke Kasimir at the head will once again lead the official Munich carnival procession on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Numerous participants parade through Munich's old town: music bands, carnival societies, boys' and girls' clubs, dance groups and historical societies.

Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter is a fan of the traditional parade, which is being organized on a voluntary basis for the 18th time by the traditional association Turmfalken e.V., the "Damische Ritter": "The fact that there is a large carnival parade in Munich is thanks to a 'damischritterliche Heldentat'. It was the Damische Ritter who revived this beautiful tradition in 2006 with a great deal of idealism," said the Mayor of Munich.

Munich celebrates without borders: The 19th carnival procession of the Damische Ritter

Munich is upside down: On February 8, 2026, the "Damische Ritter" invite you to the 19th big carnival parade through the city center. Under the motto "The parade has no borders", the state capital celebrates diversity, joie de vivre and the unifying power of humor.

Whether young or old, from near or far - everyone is invited to experience the colorful parade of imaginative floats, dance groups and music bands. In keeping with the motto, the boundaries between the audience and the active participants become blurred on Marienplatz. Together with the friends of the Narrhalla, this year's celebrations will continue with all guests.

The route at a glance:

• Start: Frauenstraße (at the level of the Viktualienmarkt)
• Route: Behind the Schrannenhalle in the direction of Altheimer Eck and through the pedestrian zone.
• Finish: Marienplatz, where "foolish fun" is guaranteed.