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City festival in Grevesmühlen: Thousands celebrate in bright sunshine!
The town festival in Grevesmühlen, northwest Mecklenburg, attracted thousands of visitors, offered creative programs and a colorful parade.
City festival in Grevesmühlen: Thousands celebrate in bright sunshine!
At this year's town festival in Grevesmühlen, which took place last weekend, visitors experienced a true festival of colors and sounds. How wismar.fm Reportedly, several thousand people flocked to the city over four days. The sunny weather contributed to the number of visitors actually exceeding that of the previous year, which pleased and delighted the organizers.
A special highlight was the big parade, which lasted about two hours and put over 50 groups, clubs and companies in the spotlight. The creative performances ensured a varied program that left the audience on their feet. The mood was consistently positive, as Alexander Rehwald from the city administration confirmed. “The process went smoothly,” said Rehwald, although there were a few emergency services called out because of circulatory problems.
A celebration for the whole family
New this year was the crafts and trade mile, which was aimed at training and recruiting employees. Eight companies from Grevesmühlen and the surrounding area took part. “The discussions were very positive,” report entrepreneurs like Karsten Joost, who is planning to organize a training fair at the regional school. This is particularly pleasing because events like this illustrate the interest in large folk festivals in Germany, as shown by a survey by the IfD Allensbach, which was carried out by Statista was published.
The traditional city run, which rounded off the festival on Sunday, was particularly attractive for many visitors. There was also a flea market on Wismarschen Straße from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., while the band “Ostseeklänge” provided musical entertainment during the morning pint. The evening finally culminated in a big party with DJ Steffen Lehmann and the band “Bos Taurus”. There was a sparkle in the sky in the form of fireworks that lit up the night around 11 p.m.
Security and planning for the future
Overall, the city festival was considered a complete success. The medical service of the German Red Cross had to intervene more often due to the high temperatures, but there were no major incidents, which the police confirmed. All visitors were able to enjoy the festival carefree. The festival committee has already made plans to expand the offerings for children in the coming years in order to make the city festival even more family-friendly.
Overall, the past few days have shown that the town festival in Grevesmühlen is not only a highlight of the region, but also a proven magnet for locals and foreigners. The anticipation for upcoming celebrations is great!