Fasching Events

SPANGDAHLEM, Germany — The “Country Boys from South Germany” were special guests at the 2011 Fasching parade in Trier. The group wore hand-carved wooden masks, which are traditional for the southern part of the country. Many local communities will host Fasching parades Feb. 16 until Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, with most of them taking place Feb. 19 or Feb. 20, which is “Rose Monday.” For these parades, everyone is advised to bring bags to collect sweets the “Fasching fools” hand out or throw into the crowd. Although it is not a must, some people dress up to view a parade. Music and entertainment typically follows. (Courtesy photo/Released)

Fasching Events

SPANGDAHLEM, Germany — A Harlequin spreads confetti at the 2011 Fasching parade in Trier. Many local communities will host Fasching parades Feb. 16 until Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, with most of them taking place Feb. 19 or Feb. 20, which is “Rose Monday.” For these parades, everyone is advised to bring bags to collect the sweets the “Fasching fools” hand out or throw into the crowd. Although it is not a must, some people dress up to view a parade. Music and entertainment typically follows. (Courtesy photo/Released)

Fasching Events

SPANGDAHLEM, Germany — “Fasching fools,” like this group of local ladies, dress in costumes to entertain observers during the 2011 Fasching parade in Trier. Many local communities will host Fasching parades Feb. 16 until Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, with most of them taking place Feb. 19 or Feb. 20, which is “Rose Monday.” For these parades, everyone is advised to bring bags to collect the sweets the Fasching fools hand out or throw into the crowd. Although it is not a must, some people dress up to view a parade. Music and entertainment typically follows. (Courtesy photo/Released)

Fasching Events

Published Feb. 15, 2012
By Iris Reiff
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Sabers and their families can observe Fasching events in the Eifel area.

Most parades take place between noon and 2 p.m. Feb. 18-21. Fasching events always start of 11 minutes past the hour. People can ask their landlords or local mayors for details about the date and starting point of their town's parade.

With the freezing temperatures it's advisable to wear warm clothes. People are encouraged to wear costumes for any Fasching events, but this is not a must.

The following is a list of nearby events and their dates:

- 3:11 p.m. Feb. 18 in Oberkail and Klausen

- 7:11 p.m. Feb. 18 in Idenheim

- 2:11 p.m. Feb. 19 in Spangdahlem, Bruch, Dreis, Salmrohr, Hetzerath,Bettingen, Preist and Orenhofen

- 4:11 p.m. Feb. 19 in Burg/Salm

- 2:11 p.m. Feb. 20 in Herforst, Landscheid, Foehren, and a larger parade in Dreis and Dudeldorf

- 4:11 p.m. Feb. 20 in Arenrath

Other Fasching celebrations, such as Kappensitzung events, which are fun sessions, scheduled to take place in the local area are:

- Fasching celebrations at 2:11 and 8:11 p.m. including life entertainment music Feb. 16 and starting again at 2:11 p.m. Feb. 18

- Women's Kappensitzung 7:11 p.m. Feb. 16 in Dudeldorf

- Ladies Fasching party, including husbands, 8:11 p.m. Feb. 16 in Mettendorf

- Women's Kappensitzung 2:11 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Grumbach Gasthaus in Orenhofen

- Mens' Ballet Competition Night 7:11 p.m. Feb. 17 in Welschbillig

- The community of Platten will host their first dance festival for free at 8:11 p.m. Feb. 17 at a heated tent.

- Gala-Kappensitzung 8:11 p.m. Feb. 18 in Dreis

- Kappensitzung 8:11 p.m. Feb. 18 in Landscheid

- Gala-Kappensitzung 8:11 p.m. Feb. 18 in Minderlittgen

- The Trier Rose Monday Fasching parade is several hours long and takes place 12:11 p.m. Feb. 20 from Trier South to Trier North.

- Children's carnival 3:11 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Herforst community hall

- Children's Carneval 3:11 p.m. Feb. 21 in Bruch

- Afternoon Kappensitzung 2:11 - 6 p.m. including coffee and cake in Minderlittgen