Basel Carnival 2025 Launches with Historic Morgenstreich

Switzerland's largest carnival begins with traditional 4am ceremony, drawing thousands for unique cultural celebration featuring piccolos and drums in Basel's darkened streets.

Key Takeaways

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Basel Carnival 2025 begins on March 10th at 4am with Morgenstreich ceremony
The carnival runs for exactly 72 hours
11,485 people in 442 units are registered for the 2025 parade
Basel Fasnacht dates back to the 14th century

By The Numbers

8°C

Temperature during Morgenstreich 2025

442

Number of participating units

They Said

"Morgestraich onwards, march!"
— Traditional carnival call

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Historic Morgenstreich Launches Basel Carnival 2025

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Traditional Dawn Ceremony

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Cultural Significance and Participation

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Eurovision Theme and Modern Elements

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Practical Information and Schedule

Sources & References

Basel carnival kicks off with early morning march

SWI swissinfo.ch

Basel Fasnacht 2025 – no ordinary festival

Le News

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culture traditions events Basel

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