Traditional Trachten- und Schützenzug Munich September 20, 2026. A view of the beautiful dress worn by people taking part in and enjoying the traditional Trachten- und Schützenzug, known in English as the costume and marksmen’s parade, which has taken place in Munich today Famous worldwide as one of the largest cultural festivals, the Oktoberfest is a renowned expression of German and Bavarian culture. While the festival is often associated with beer tents, food and fairground attractions, the parade itself highlights a history of royal celebration, regional identity, traditional dress, hunting, marksmanship, and pageantry. The parade’s roots can be traced back to the nineteenth century. In 1835, a grand procession was organized to mark the