Return of the Hussite Festival costumes to the city gardener's house by July 1st!

Return of the Hussite Festival costumes to the city gardener's house by July 1st!

The Hussite Festival in Bernau has developed into a major event that once again attracted numerous visitors this year. The parade took place on June 14, 2025, with 1,700 participants recording the highest number so far this year. Historical costumes hicieron the procession to a magnificent spectacle and were provided by the talented Roswitha Hindemith and Dagmar Loewenberg. The organization of the parade was in the hands of Babett Bartkowiak from the Cultural Office, who made a significant contribution to the success of the event.

The borrowed costumes must now be returned to the Stadtgärtnerhaus by July 1, 2025. There are a few dates available: Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The costumes received are washed, mended and ironed after they are returned so that they are ready for future celebrations. A small detail on the side: the date for the next Hussite festival, the 33rd in the series, has already been set - it will take place from June 12th to 14th, 2026, which creates anticipation for a new edition.

A festival full of history

The Hussite Festival is more than just a celebration; it is a tradition that dates back almost 600 years. The first festivities were celebrated in their current form in 1882. Bernau has become known as a Hussite town, and the connection to historical events is deeply anchored in the city's cultural memory. The parades in recent years have been reminiscent of the battles that the Hussites waged around Bernau during a campaign against the March of Brandenburg in 1432, even though the city could not be taken at that time.

The thanksgiving processes that were held after the city's victories over time resulted in festive parades and colorful folk festivals that are celebrated all year round. After the fall of communism in 1992, the festival was brought back to life and has now developed into a real crowd magnet. This year, over 20,000 visitors were expected to enjoy the colorful fair and many culinary offerings in Bernau's city park.

Costume rental and organization

Anyone who would like to take an active part in the festivities has the opportunity to borrow costumes from the city's cultural office. These can be picked up at the Stadtgärtnerhaus on Fridays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are essential to ensure that there are enough costumes available - especially in the popular period before the festival. Those interested could choose several dates, including May 25th and 26th and June 1st, 2nd and 8th.

Overall, the Hussite Festival is a living testimony to Bernau's history and manages to bring old and young together and take them into a time full of traditions and memories.

barnim-current reports on the return of the costumes, while bernau live provides detailed information about the rental. Also delivers hussitenstaedte.net a comprehensive overview of the history of the festival.