Children's festival parade in Memmingen: Rain can't stop us!

Children's festival parade in Memmingen: Rain can't stop us!

There is a good atmosphere in Memmingen today, July 24, 2025: The children's festival parade is taking place as planned! After the decision about implementation was unclear until the evening before, the city gave the green light at 6 a.m. this morning. Despite the expected raindrops, the little ones can happily take part in the parade. Just in case, the children are equipped with rain ponchos, which keeps them in a good mood even in wet weather. The weather also seems to stabilize in the afternoon, which increases anticipation for the festival.

The parade, which starts at 1:30 p.m. at Hallhof, takes the colorful groups through the city center. The route of the parade extends along Maximilianstrasse, Weinmarkt, Rossmarkt, Lindauer Strasse and Bodenseestrasse to the stadium. From 2 p.m., a playground awaits participants with numerous stations that will provide entertainment.

Tradition and diversity

Today's parade is part of a tradition that is over 440 years old. The children's festival, which is celebrated annually on the last Thursday before the summer holidays in Bavaria, traditionally begins with church services and singing and dancing. With around 2,200 primary school children and their parents, participation this year is high and the atmosphere is correspondingly great. The children's festival on the market square started at 9:15 a.m. with the sound of drums, songs and dances and is the celebratory start to many other events in Memmingen, such as the popular Fishermen's Day.

A lively city center and numerous events characterize the cityscape. Memmingen in Swabia has around 45,919 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2023) and offers a lot of variety for its citizens with its various festivals, such as the Wallenstein Festival or the Memmingen Fair. Mayor Jan Rothenbacher (SPD) always strives to promote cultural life in the city.

Family friendly programs

The trend towards family-friendly festivals in Germany is also noticeable in Memmingen. Parents look for events that offer activities suitable for both children and adults. The children's festival parade here attracts numerous families who like to spend time together. Offers such as bouncy castles, face painting and numerous games ensure that the little ones get their money's worth. This trend has also increased in other cities in Germany, with inspiring examples from Berlin and Hamburg, where a wide range of entertainment is on offer.

For families planning to attend festivals, some tips include packing snacks and drinks in advance and planning activities in advance. Safety should not be neglected either: children should be kept within sight and emergency behavior should be discussed. This ensures that everyone can have a carefree and happy day.

The children's festival in Memmingen is more than just a celebration - it is an important part of the city's cultural life and an opportunity for families to spend time together. Anyone who is in Memmingen simply feels carried away by the diversity and the colorful atmosphere!

For further information about the children's festival and upcoming events in Memmingen, interested readers can read the reports from merkur.de and allgaeuer-zeitung.de consult. Information about family-friendly events throughout Germany is available on familienspezi.de.