The annual Schifflange Cavalcade filled the streets with colour and music on Sunday as thousands gathered to celebrate one of the country’s cherished carnival traditions. The lively parade featured extravagant floats, costumed performers, and marching bands, drawing both locals and visitors eager to take part in the festive spirit.
The parade, organised by local associations and volunteers, kicked off at 3pm, winding through town as groups showcased creative themes and entertained the crowds with dance and music.
This year’s edition once again saw an array of imaginative floats, delighting spectators of all ages.
Carnival celebrations in Luxembourg have deep historical roots, with cavalcades taking place in various towns across the country. These parades traditionally mark the pre-Lenten festivities, a time of indulgence and revelry before the solemnity of Lent. Alongside Schifflange, other towns such as Diekirch and Esch-sur-Alzette also host popular cavalcades, each with its own unique flair and local traditions.
Sunday’s cavalcade in Schifflange was met with enthusiasm, perhaps due to favourable weather conditions, as families lined the streets to collect sweets thrown from the floats.
