Overview
- The kickoff was held Sunday at Autohaus Köster on Gabelstraße in Oberhausen.
- Members performed the traditional baptism of the float that will roll in the city’s parades on February 14–15, 2026.
- The society’s current motto is “Feuer und Flamme für den Oberhausener Karneval,” reflecting its enthusiasm for the season.
- The photo feature comprises 30 curated images credited to FUNKE Foto Services | Frank Oppitz, published by WAZ.
- Staging the event in a car showroom highlights the local custom of celebrating in unconventional venues as preparations move toward the mid-February procession weekend.