Can we skip the parade and go straight to the festival?

Yes. The festival is held in Görlitzer Park, where the parade ends, so you can join there once the parade arrives and skip the walk.

Does my kid need a costume?

The parade is built around costumes, and dressing up is a big part of the fun for the kids marching.

In 2026 the parade doubled as a colorful demonstration, drawing attention to underfunded youth work and the lack of space for kids and teens in the city. It stayed a kids' carnival, with costumes, dancing and games.

Upcoming

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Kinderkarneval der Kulturen: Kids' Costume Parade to Görlitzer Park

When: Dates to be announced
Ages: All ages
Price: Free

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FestivalFriedrichshain-KreuzbergBerlin

Where

Görlitzer Park and Mariannenplatz (parade start)

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

Plan for

Half-day (3-4 hours)

Costume parade

Mariannenplatz to Görlitzer Park via Oranienstraße

Festival activities

Multiple stages with performances, games, and play areas

What you need to know

Parade first, festival after, so you can march in costume or meet the crowd at the park
An endangered animal each year, the parade's theme (the axolotl in 2026), handy when picking a costume
Easy without German, since the day is mostly dancing, costumes and games

About

Kids and teens dance in costume through Kreuzberg's streets, then the parade ends in Görlitzer Park for a festival where young performers take the stages and there are plenty of games to join. It is organized by Kreuzberger Musikalische Aktion, and local youth and culture groups can run a stand or a game. It suits kids who like dressing up and moving around more than sitting still.

Free

Dates to be announced

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