Big festival in Greifswald: 15th MV-day celebrates 775 years of city history!

Big festival in Greifswald: 15th MV-day celebrates 775 years of city history!

Markt 17489 Greifswald, Deutschland - On June 20, 2025, the tranquil Greifswald becomes the scene of a unique festival, in which not only the 15th Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Day is celebrated, but also the 775th anniversary of the city. The opening party takes place between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on the market square, which opens for the guests at 6:00 p.m. The region has come up with a lot to make these celebrations unforgettable. The moderators Andrea Sparmann and Uwe "1.69 and a half" Worlitzer lead through a colorful evening, which will set a musical highlight at around 8:30 p.m. Admission to the event is free, and Baltic Sea wave that organizes this event is celebrating her 30th birthday that evening.

The celebrations themselves extend over the entire Pentecost week from June 20 to 22, 2025 and promise a rich program. The highlights are the blue light mile, which will take place on Saturday and Sunday on the fairground at the Kaikante, where the Bundeswehr, police, customs and fire brigade present their work. This show is moderated with a lot of commitment by Alexander Stuth and Stefan Haschler. But that's not all: the prevention association Greifswald will be presented on Friday evening, and Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig will accompany the festivities on Saturday afternoon.

a festival for all

The MV-Day 2025 not only becomes a feast for the ears, but also offers all sorts of things for the eyes and palate. On Saturday, on time at 11:00 a.m., the State Police Orchestra will open the program. Visitors can expect a varied offer with kika live, sporty performances and appearances of choirs and musicals. Everyone who is in festive fever should be said: Sunday starts with an ecumenical service and gets a wonderful framework

For the onlookers, there are also 12 experience areas in the city center, which range from the state government to a pleasure area "MV eats well". Here guests can get to know regional cuisine and experience the variety of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Diversity in the events is also on the agenda, because for the first time the state sports games are played as part of the MV tag.

anniversary year for Greifswald

For Greifswald, 2025 has a very special meaning. The city was founded on May 14, 1250. On this occasion, there will be numerous events throughout the year that are reminiscent of city history. The highlight of the celebrations will be a festival week from May 14th to 18th, in which the citizens celebrate together with clubs from Greifswald and the Polish twin town of Goleniów. The whole city will be in a party mood, and the bell in all churches will be heard in memory of the foundation at 3:00 p.m.

The preparations are in full swing and the city will present itself in bright colors. Shop windows are decorated and the mill gate will come up with a hands -on market on both days. Greifswald shows that the city not only has a lot of history, but also a big heart for festivals. The large number of visitors expected at the celebrations will confirm that something special is planned here. 500,000 euros from the state support the events that will bring an unexpected diversity and charisma.

The cooperation with the Polish city of Goleniów also underlines the intercultural exchange, which is very important in Greifswald. Against this background, the entire variety of events and program contributions is also considered an additional highlight.

Details and further information on prices, times and program items are on the websites of Ostseewelle, culture Mv and the city Greifswald] (https://www.greifswald.de/de/baltung-politung/pressemitteilungen/greifswald-feier-775-jahre-stadt-stadtjubilaeum-mit-faöltigem-programm/).