Events in Hanover - Highlights

2027 Carnival Parade

Traditionally, the big Carnival parade in Hanover kicks off on the Saturday before Rose Monday. So in 2027, it will take place on February 6.

In the foreground are two men in carnival uniforms, behind them a group of people in carnival costumes. — A festive atmosphere at the 2025 Carnival Parade in Hanover.

Program and route

From 11:11 a.m., there will be a program on a small stage on the Platz der Weltausstellung to get people in the mood for the parade. The procession starts punctually at 13:11 from the corner of Culemannstraße and Friedrichswall. Accompanied by around ten floats and eight music and marching bands, the disguised participants parade through the city center. Several tons of sweets are thrown into the crowd.

Carnival parade

The parade will begin at the corner of Culemannstraße and Friedrichswall, then is expected to continue along Karmarschstraße – Köbelingerstraße – Knocherhauerstraße – Am Marstall – Schmiedestraße – Seilwinderstraße – Osterstraße – Platz der Weltausstellung – Karmarschstraße – Ständehausstraße – Georgstraße – Kröpcke – Georgstraße – Schmiedestraße to the final stop at Brauhaus Ernst-August. The official post-parade party will also be held there.

The Tradition of Carnival in Hanover

Hanover is one of Lower Saxony’s carnival strongholds. In the state capital, the carnival festivities also have a royal tradition: as early as the 17th century, Hanover’s electors celebrated carnival based on the Venetian model. You can find out more here: