Mühldorf celebrates: 3000 traditional costumers in the grandiose rifle parade!

Mühldorf celebrates: 3000 traditional costumers in the grandiose rifle parade!

A bright late summer day in Mühldorf am Inn, and that makes you want to celebrate! The annual folk festival took place here on September 7, 2025, crowned by the international rifle and traditional costume parade. With around 3,000 traditional costumers and shooters, including many local clubs, this event once again demonstrated its magnificent flair. Innsalzach24 reports that the perfect weather sweetened the day for the participants and spectators.

The procession started shortly after 1 p.m., led by the impressive Bad Aibling police cavalry squadron, which provided a celebratory start. Special security measures helped ensure that all guests were able to celebrate carefree. The backbone of the procession was formed by the local shooting and traditional costume clubs, with 53 of the 85 in the district being represented. How traditionsvolksfest-muehldorf.de mentioned, this pageant is considered one of the largest in Bavaria and is ranked as the second largest of its kind after the famous Oktoberfest parade in Munich.

A celebration of diversity

What makes this pageant so special? The colorful mix of tradition and modernity! The Mühldorf rifle and traditional costume parade not only presents traditional Bavarian costumes. Exotic groups also took part, including a Romanian folk group and the Peruvian group Folklórico Sol Naciente, giving the audience a touch of international atmosphere. Innsalzach24 reports In addition, over 20 queens - from potato queens to hop queens - paraded through the streets and enriched the event with their splendour.

The atmosphere was excellent and was further fueled by the Winhöring workers' association. The musical accompaniment was also a must, with the sounds of the South Tyrolean music band Waidbruck and the marching band of the Tölzer Schützenkompanie, which enlivened the parade with their melodies and made the heart of every traditional costumer beat faster.

A piece of history

The train is not only an impressive spectacle, but also of historical importance. Mühldorf was part of the Prince-Bishopric of Salzburg until 1802. This was brought to life during the event by representatives of the city of Salzburg, who decided on a new town partnership with Mühldorf, in memories of bygone times. Traditional Mühldorf folk festival emphasizes that the parade is the heart of the traditional folk festival and is considered one of the most important traditional events in Bavaria.

Overall, the international shooting and traditional costume parade was a celebration full of joy and a place where traditions are upheld. This shows that customs are not just a piece of history, but a living present that brings people from near and far together. The people stand together – whether in costume or not! And so we enjoy the most beautiful aspects of life together, which unfold every year in the colorful hustle and bustle of the Mühldorf folk festival.