Willer-sur-Thur Cavalcade

Willer-sur-Thur Cavalcade 2025

The 2025 edition kicked off the carnival season in Alsace on January 18 and 19. On Saturday evening, the carnival ball brought revelers together at the multi-purpose hall with the election of the Carnival Queen.

On Sunday, catering began at 11 a.m. The grand cavalcade set off at 2 p.m. with over 1,000 carnival-goers divided into 46 groups, including 4 Guggen Musik bands and around 35 decorated floats, accompanied by Waggis and majorettes. After the parade, the band Thurthalers provided entertainment in the hall, while DJ Seb and the Guggen Musik bands continued the party outdoors.

2025 Program

• Saturday, January 18: Carnival ball (7:30 p.m.), Queen's election
• Sunday, January 19: Catering (11 a.m.), cavalcade (2 p.m.), DJ Seb and Guggen Musik entertainment, Thurthalers concert

2025 Highlights

• Over 1,000 carnival-goers in the cavalcade
• 46 groups including 4 Guggen Musik bands
• Around 35 decorated floats
• First carnival of the season in Alsace