Küschespektakel (Kelmis Pig Parade, 11/11)Küschespektakel

The Küschespektakel is an annual carnival-opening event in Kelmis (Neu-Moresnet) held around 11 November. It features a lively pig-themed parade and celebration under a large tent 1. With about 150 volunteers and hundreds of participants each year, this quirky tradition gathers costumed revelers to hand over the town key and inaugurate the carnival season. The day's activities often include satirical songs, breakfast gatherings of ex-court jesters, and a ceremonial procession, blending humor and community solidarity.

Küschespektakel capitalizes on Kelmis's carnival mascot 'Küsch' (hog). It symbolically transfers municipal power at 11:11 to kick off festivities 1. The event is organized by the Küschespektakel committee (founded by local carnival clubs) and ties into the larger Rhineland carnival cycle. Because proceeds benefit charity, this fest is both a fun gathering and a community effort. Finally, at 15:00 the themed procession moves from the sports center to the Festival tent on the old mining site, where music and folk performances continue into the evening 2 3.