Joy of celebration or stomach ache? Esens is preparing for the shooting festival!

Joy of celebration or stomach ache? Esens is preparing for the shooting festival!

There is a big celebration coming up in Esens: VomJuly 7th to 11thThe 446th shooting festival will be celebrated this year100,000 visitorsattracts. It starts on Friday and the anticipation is palpable among both festival visitors and residents. But while some are eagerly awaiting the parade and fireworks, neighbors have to prepare for a state of emergency.

Resident Tim Taddicken (28) is already looking forward to the festive atmosphere, but also sees the noise as part of the event: “It’s just part of it!” Medardus Kleinostendarp, whose residence is 600 meters away, also plans to enjoy the entire program with his friends. For him, these days are particularly beautiful and full of a sense of community.

Solid traditions and challenges

Particularly noteworthy is the party night on Saturday, where the celebrations last until 3 a.m. DJ Fama (Manuel Tammen) creates a great atmosphere in the festival tent on these evenings and has a great passion for DJing. But not all residents are enthusiastic. Jens (24) expresses concerns about possible harassment and alcohol abuse, while parents with young children are also concerned about safety and alcohol consumption.

However, the preparations are not just limited to celebrating. Many people work night shifts to make the festival a success. Service staff, security forces, police officers, paramedics as well as taxi and bus drivers are on constant duty to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Dieter Kramer, the grounds manager, reports staff shortages among the showmen for the evening and night shifts, a problem that definitely needs to be recognized.

Safety precautions and resident feedback

The police are planning extensive security measures for the event. Andreas Jacobs, head of the Wittmund police, emphasizes the peaceful atmosphere and good organization, while trained forces are present around the clock to avoid problems. The return journey for the party guests is also taken care of: Thorsten Gosselink and his team bring the celebrants home safely, also with special buses, which is possible for just 7 euros per person.

The security concept for major events is important for a reason. Municipalities are carefully examining how safety can be maintained. There are clear guidelines and an interdepartmental working group that is responsible for outdoor events with increased risk potential. The aim is to support the planning, approval and implementation of festivals. This planning work is particularly relevant for Esens because the city has a well-known shooting festival.

The anticipation for the festival is great, even if some concerns are expressed. Residents like Justin Baller and Ben Freudenberg bring provisions and individually designed stickers to celebrate the reunion with friends. And Kimberly from Hamburg travels especially to be part of this spectacle. It will be interesting to see how the 446th Schützenfest will be celebrated this summer.

One challenge, however, will be waste disposal, which has been reported in the neighborhood - a problem that cannot be underestimated when tens of thousands of visitors are expected. Marco Hildebrandt, the new tent host, can perhaps bring a breath of fresh air here and contribute to a solution.

For the residents it now means: With a little tolerance and a lot of anticipation for the festive season, which not only brings joy but also the opportunity for community, the coming days can certainly be a success.

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