"Spessart Night Parade" Top 5 Page for this destination Ettlingen Travelogue by tini58de

In 2004 we visited this night parade for the first time - and really enjoyed it a lot!

It sure is different from the other day time parades, so we were very excited to be able to experience this one! There are lots of groups in the parade and many many bands....

As they pass by, you can enjoy their costumes, "enjoy" their music and if you are lucky, you can even catch some of the sweets that they throw into the audience.....
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There must have been thousands of people watching this parade - it definitely was quite crowded!

Since Spessart is quite hilly, there are only foot groups participating - especially witches (but usually quite friendly ones).........

Not only the groups wear costumes, also many of the spectators dress up!! It's carnival!

The participating bands are local bands playing Guggemusik. Guggemusik is not perfect, but the tunes can be recognized..... Usually they have brass and drums and definitely lots of fun!!!