52 groups and 1,800 paradersDiekirch celebrates 58th carnival cavalcade
Christophe Hochard
adapted for RTL Today
Diekirch hosted the 58th edition of its traditional carnival cavalcade on Sunday, with 52 groups and around 1,800 participants parading through the town.
Andréck vun der 58. Kavalkad zu Dikrech (15.2.26)
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The 58th edition of Diekirch’s renowned cavalcade took place on Sunday, with 52 groups making their way through the town, often affectionately referred to as the “Donkey Town”.
Since 1978, the event has been organised by the committee D’Eselen aus der Sauerstad Dikrich – the Donkeys of the Sûre city Diekirch – which continues to oversee the popular carnival parade in the brewery town.
D'Fuesboke ware lass: Déi 58. Editioun vun der Dikrecher Kavalkad
Um 14 Auer goung et lass. 52 Gruppen hunn dëst Joer matgemaach.
Dikrecher Kavalkad kuerz virum Depart (15.2.26)
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This year marked the 58th time that the carnival floats and performers processed through Diekirch. Unlike previous years, the parade began earlier, starting at 2pm. A total of 52 groups, on foot and on floats, took part, with around 1,800 participants in the procession, while many more spectators lined the streets to watch and celebrate.
Organising an event of this scale requires considerable effort. Each year, a budget of around €200,000 is needed to stage the cavalcade.
58. Editioun vun der Dikrecher Kavalkad
53. Ween zéien e Sonndeg duerch d’Stroosse vun Dikrech.
Last year, around 40,000 carnival-goers travelled to Diekirch to attend the parade.
The first cavalcade in Diekirch dates back to 1870.
Preparations underway for Diekirch carnival (05 Feb 2026)
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