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Rose Monday procession in Mainz: Fewer cars, more security in 2026!
The 2026 Mainz Rose Monday parade will be shorter and more strictly regulated to minimize safety risks and control costs.
Rose Monday procession in Mainz: Fewer cars, more security in 2026!
The Mainz Rose Monday procession is facing profound changes. For safety reasons and to counteract overcrowding in the Neustadt staging area, the 2026 train will be shorter than usual. The Mainz Carneval Association 1838 e.V. (MCV) has decided to reduce the number of train numbers from the previous 140 to between 12 and 15 fewer, as [SWR](https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/rheinland-pfalz/mainz/mainz-rosenmontagszug-wird-smaller-mcv-erklaert- Decision-100.html) reported.
Clubs from outside Mainz as well as organizations that have no connection to Carnival, such as sports clubs, are particularly affected by this regulation. The MCV plans to determine the exact number of clubs to be canceled based on the registrations, which should take place before the autumn holidays. In addition, the number of cars for each group is limited: Mainz clubs can use a maximum of four cars, while only one car is permitted for groups from outside.
Costs and security risks
Another point that concerns the MCV is the increasing costs of security measures. In recent years, security costs have increased significantly and the city of Mainz has had to shell out up to 200,000 euros to make the train possible, as Merkurist notes. Organizing the train is increasingly becoming a logistical challenge, which MCV Platoon Marshal Thorsten Hartel sees as a necessity to reduce the number of trains.
Many people consider a 7-hour Rose Monday procession to be too long. Therefore, the MCV ensures that the groups run in a more disciplined manner to avoid large gaps in the train. In order to promote this, the clubs involved should be encouraged to name a contact person in order to speed up processes and increase efficiency.
Financial framework conditions
The city of Mainz has already planned financial contributions to ensure the safety of the street carnival in its budget. However, the mayor emphasizes that security costs must be examined economically, especially in view of the strained budget situation. A study showed that carnival has a significant economic impact, according to which up to 50 million euros in added value flow into the city through income from tickets, hotel accommodation and catering.
The new regulation, which stipulates a participation fee of 1,900 euros per car for external clubs and a train sticker for 6 euros per participant, will be more strictly controlled. MCV President Hannsgeorg Schönig calls for understanding and solidarity among the clubs in order to overcome the challenges together.
Carnival in Mainz combines tradition and joy and is not only a cultural but also an economic enrichment for the city. Abandoning the Rose Monday procession would not only be a cultural indictment, but also a bitter setback for the local economy. In this sense, the organizers hope for new donors and innovative approaches to ensure that Carnival continues to be the highlight of cultural life in Mainz, as [mainzer-fastnacht.de](https://mainzer-fastnacht.de/aktuelles/news/mcv-rosenmontagszug-muss-kurzer- Werden) also states.