The Morgenstreich is a major and spectacular event that starts the Basel carnival.
The Morgenstreich or procession of lanterns, is consistently held the Monday following Ash Wednesday.
In 2014 the Morgenstreich will take place on Monday, March 10 at 4:00 in the morning.
Yes you will have to get up early, but you will not regret it.
To encourage you to go, here is the story and some photos of my escapade last year … And of course I will go back this year too. Want to join me?

This is the first time I’ve been at the famous Morgenstreich of the Basel Carnival.
You have to earn it! Every year, a special train chartered by the SNCF (the French railways company) takes the Alsatian participants to what is the most famous carnival in the region. The train leaves Strasbourg at 1:15 am, stops and takes travelers at Sélestat, Colmar…