Parchim Carnival: Town Hall storm inspires with traditional spirit!

Parchim Carnival: Town Hall storm inspires with traditional spirit!

On the evening of November 11th, the carnivalists from the Unit 46 Parchim association flocked to the town hall in a colorful parade. The ceremonial procession started at 6:30 p.m., which traditionally leads from the sports hall on Fischerdamm to the town hall. The route took the participants along Fischerdamm, across Mühlenstraße, Neuer Markt, Lange Straße and Schuhmarkt. Another highlight was the musical accompaniment by the Parchim marching band, which provided an acoustic framework for the whole thing. The carnival participants were dressed in colorful costumes and happily handed out sweets to waiting motorists while illuminating their route.

But it wasn't just the colorful costumes that caused excitement. When they arrived at the town hall, President Ingolf Ehrhardt knocked vigorously on the door to lure out Mayor Dirk Flörke and City President Ilka Rohr. After several unsuccessful attempts, the council of eleven finally brought out a battering ram to open the door. It was a clever move that was ultimately successful. When the entrance to the town hall was finally breached, the carnivalists present enthusiastically applauded the town hall representatives. Flörke noticed that they had to wait quite a long time while the mood in the crowd was at its peak.

The new prince couple and the upcoming celebrations

The new royal couple of the 77th season, Princess Lucy I and Prince Florian I, couldn't hide a beaming smile as they walked down the town hall steps to the frenetic applause of the crowd. To celebrate the tradition, the crowd sang the popular Parchim chant “Parchim Helau!” and a cheerful polonaise was formed in front of the town hall. The celebrations will continue with a large carnival revue on November 15th in the town hall, where admission after the program begins at around 10 p.m. Tickets without a seat cost ten euros, and if you book early you can get in a little earlier.

It should be noted that the carnival in Parchim is not just a local event, but also stands in the larger context of carnival celebrations in Germany. Next Sunday, the largest carnival parade in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania will take place in Dömitz, in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district. Organizers are expecting around 1,000 participants and several thousand visitors, which represents another highlight in the carnival calendar. The parade will be celebrated more widely than in previous years as the Dömitzer Carneval Club celebrates its 70th anniversary.

Safety measures for the carnival season

Due to the current threat situation, the security authorities have announced stricter security precautions for all carnival events. Especially in Dömitz, where the parade traditionally takes place on the Sunday before Shrove Monday, the police will be present with an increased number. A spokesman for the Ludwigslust police station made it clear that the situation was being closely monitored and appropriate measures would be taken to ensure the safety of the participants. General measures nationwide include additional bollards and vehicles to protect events, given that some parades have been canceled due to safety concerns.

The anticipation of the carnival season is great in Parchim and the surrounding area, and the celebrations promise to be a colorful and happy atmosphere. Whether in Parchim or Dömitz, the carnival will celebrate its lively traditions again this year.