Stendal celebrates the Rolandfest: Security and tradition combines!

Stendal celebrates the Rolandfest: Security and tradition combines!

The Rolandfest in Stendal was officially opened on Friday evening. Mayor Bastian Sieler (independent) gave the festival on the market place on the market place. Around the high city rights symbol, the Stendal Roland, which has embodied urban freedom since the early 16th century, visitors flocked this weekend, which will last until Sunday. The city has planned 120,000 euros for the celebrations, which represents a noticeable reduction in expenses compared to previous years. Sieler emphasizes that despite the financial constraints, the tradition of the festival must be kept up, which only increases the very good mood on the first days of the festival.

This year, the security measures are particularly the focus of the city administration. To protect the visitors, eight entrances were secured with concrete stones and mobile locks. The city not only invests in the total costs of the festival, but also in new security measures that are adapted to the current situation. The organization of the event is based on a tried and tested security concept that is intended to guarantee security at major events, which the city of Stendal implements in cooperation with experts. The Interior Ministry of North Rhine -Westphalia also published data that supports municipalities in the planning and implementation of such events - after all, the proper implementation is great attention to the safety of the citizens.

A colorful program for all generation groups

The program of the Roland Festival offers something for every age group. Local artists appear on the stage at the Wäste Wäste parking lot, which replaces the Sperlingsberg this year. The band "Tick2loud" inspires on Friday, while on Saturday from 4 p.m. the music and art school comes up with various acts. On Sunday, visitors can look forward to the music students of the musician factory "Frank Wedel", which can be heard from 1:30 p.m.

Also a highlight is the Rolandfest party night on Saturday at 8 p.m. and the appearance of pop singer Annemarie Eilfeld on Sunday from 5 p.m., even if there is a weather warning before thunderstorms. There is a diverse offer for families on the medieval market: from fairy tales to the Kasperletheater to the clown show. And the tradition lived is not neglected; The fire show by Araga Mysteria, which takes place on Friday and Saturday at 10 p.m. and midnight on Winckelmannplatz, ensures magical moments.

practical information for festival visitors

There are some practical information to consider for the arrival. The Worth and Brüderstraße desert are closed to drivers and thus part of the festival area. The parking facilities near the festival could quickly become scarce; Fortunately, free parking spaces on the Nordwall, Schützenplatz and in front of the Athos restaurant are available. Further parking spaces are located in the Stadtseeallee, on the Uchtewall and on the station parking lot on Lüderitzer Straße, about 10-15 minutes on foot.

With all these offers and the high attention to security, the Roland Festival becomes an unforgettable experience this year. The awakened city life is colorful and lively and offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and come together. It doesn't take much to determine: the Stendalers know how to celebrate! (Information also from mdr , Volksstimme and Nrw .)