Diekirch Carnival ParadeDikricher Cavalcade

The Diekircher Cavalcade is a major annual carnival parade in Diekirch, Luxembourg’s “Eselstadt” (donkey city). Organized by the local Karneval club, it features 50+ floats and a festive procession through the city streets 1 2. During the Sunday parade, thousands of costumed revelers and families line the route to collect candy (often 5 tons distributed) and watch the colorful floats led by the mascot “Loui the donkey” 1 3. It attracts around 30,000 visitors, making it one of the largest carnival events in Luxembourg.

Carnival (Fuesent/Fasching) is a deep-rooted pre-Lenten tradition in Luxembourg. Diekirch’s parade is part of this season of “masked balls and cavalcades” celebrated countrywide 1. Locally, it combines Rhenish-style festivities with Luxembourg heritage: for example, the Diekirch procession features the folkloric Bergeresch Klappeger (donkey) group, reflecting the town’s nickname “Eselstad” 2.