Martin Day 2024: Lantern parades and celebrations in the region!

Martin Day 2024: Lantern parades and celebrations in the region!

Martin's Day on November 11th is just around the corner and the anticipation in the Ehingen region is huge! As every year, the streets are illuminated by happy children who move through the villages with their colorful lanterns to commemorate St. Martin. According to a report by swp take place in the area numerous Martin celebrations and lantern parades that bring the community together and keep tradition alive.

The celebrations begin on Saturday, November 9th, with a festive division at the fire station in Gamerschwang at 6:15 p.m., followed by a lantern parade to church. In Heufelden, a word god starts at 5:30 p.m., which also ends with a lantern parade to the fire station. These events are not only a nice custom, but also an opportunity for the village community to come together and celebrate.

The highlights of the Martin parades

On Sunday, November 10th, a Martin game at the kindergarten will be performed in Untermarchtal at 5 p.m., followed by a move to the hall, where the kindergarten children present a program. A Martins parade from the chapel will also take place in Briel at 6 p.m. Monday, November 11th, is celebrated with a climax in Ehingen: At 5 p.m. there is a Martin game, followed by a train from the market square to the St. Blasius churchyard, where the participants are expected with delicious meals.

The celebrations continue in the following days, with numerous events in the surrounding communities. A word service is celebrated in churches at 5 p.m., followed by a Martin game and a move to kindergarten. In Allmendingen, Altheim, Griesingen and many other places, Martin's Day is celebrated with services, lantern parades and festive catering.

a feast of the community

The Martin parades are not only a religious event, but also a feast of the community that brings together young and old. The children shine with joy while holding up their lanterns and re -playing the stories of St. Martin. In many places, tradition is rounded off with a meal and celebrations, which strengthens the cohesion in the communities.

like swp reports, will continue to be celebrated in the following days, as on Tuesday, November 12th and Friday, November 15th. In the Unterstadion there is a prayer with subsequent lantern parade at 5 p.m., while festive programs are also planned in Justingen and Rißtissen.

The Martin parades are an integral part of regional culture and offer a wonderful opportunity to maintain traditions and strengthen the community. Let yourself be infected by the festive mood and celebrate!