It was a beautiful day, with blue skies serenading the Escher carnival.
After the parades in Diekirch and Schifflange, Minett city Esch hosted its own last Sunday. The carnival tradition enchants people in Southern Luxembourg, and that enchantment seems to grow every year. Children and adults alike participated on Sunday 16 March.
Loud music, alcohol, and sugar kicked people into gear. Over the weekend, Esch had transformed into the city of fancy dress, states Pedro Oliveira from the tourist office in Esch. “It’s a big carnival city”, he continues, “we had a beautiful program extended over four days. Today marks its ending with the 24th cavalcade”.
The carnival parade attracts 20,000 to 30,000 people each year. Since the weather was so amicable, the organisers are expecting a new record. In addition, the number of active participants has also increased. “We have had a record year this year”, explains Pedro Oliveira. “We have always had around 60 participants, yet this year we reached 68 participants”.
From confetti to extravagant costumes and Americans distributing candy instead of tax increases, Esch did not lack anything on Sunday. People were disguised as colourful birds, dancers, pink barbies, sushi chefs, and cowboys.
Esch is part of the six major carnival parades in Luxembourg. Wasserbillig, Pétange, and Remich are still on the agenda for the end of the month. So there are at least three more occasions to celebrate this winter!
