The carnival parade on Sunday in Wil attracts ca. 20,000 visitors! Around 50 groups parade through the town, followed by the spectacular burning of the Nörgeli or fairy-tale figure. A real highlight!

The big parade on Shrove Sunday is one of the biggest events in Wil, with ca. 20,000 carnival revellers. Around 50 groups parade from Rudenzburgplatz along Lerchenfeldstrasse to Schwanenplatz, followed by the pedestrian zone of Obere Bahnhofstrasse. At Rosenplatz, the parade turns left, down to Bleicheplatz. There is a colorful hustle and bustle - big and small, young and old, Wiler:in and non-Wiler celebrate the fifth season together.

The best is saved for last! After the procession, the burning of the Nörgeli (even year) or fairy tale figure (odd year) takes place on Bleicheplatz - an incredible spectacle not to be missed. Parade-goers, carnival floats and Guggenmusik groups gather and the Wiiler Tüüfel jump around the Nörgeli/fairy-tale figure and throw their Sublotere into the fire. Three loud firecrackers signal the end of winter and bring the official FGW carnival to a close.


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