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Rose Monday

Rose Monday

In some places in East Belgium, Rose Monday is the most important day of the carnival.

Date & time

16.02.2026

Place

East Belgium

T. +32(0)80 330250 S. www.ostbelgien.eu

Price

Free
Children:  free
Teenagers:  free
Adults:  free

The name comes from the Cologne carnival and the customs of the pope, who in the Middle Ages consecrated Monday with a rose before Lent.

  • Kelmis (13:00, departure: Lütticher Str.), about 40 groups
  • Eupen (12:30, departure: Werthplatz), about 60 groups
  • Büllingen (Departure 14:30), about 40 groups
  • Bütgenbach (Departure 14:11), about 40 groups
  • Oudler (Departure 14:11), about 25 groups
  • Schönberg (Departure 14:00), about 15 groups
  • Faymonville (Departure 14:00), about 20 groups
  • Malmedy (Departure 14:00)