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St. Martin's Day in Sterkrade: Shining lights and joy of donations on November 11th!
Experience the St. Martin's Festival in Sterkrade with an ecumenical service, lantern parades and festivities from November 5th to 15th, 2025.
St. Martin's Day in Sterkrade: Shining lights and joy of donations on November 11th!
In Sterkrade, November is traditionally the festive month of St. Martin's Day. This year the series of events begins on November 5th, 2025 and extends until November 15th. The beginning of the St. Martin's Day parade not only promises a lot of light and joy, but also a warm community. Radio Oberhausen emphasizes that the festival will open with an ecumenical service around the fire. The celebrations take place in Sterkrader City and end at the Great Market, where lots of delicacies and craft activities await visitors.
The Catholic Young Community is the leading organizer and has been involved together with numerous schools and daycare centers. An essential part of the celebrations is the collection of St. Martin's donations, especially in the form of canned goods, which are to be distributed to homeless and needy people in Sterkrade. A great tradition that brings the community together and helps those in need!
Dates of the St. Martin's parades
The St. Martin's Day parades last several days and are precisely timed. Here is an overview of the events:
| Date | Events | time |
|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2025 | KTE Stader Weg, Lohstraße family center, Rolandschule, Königschule, Postwegschule | 5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m |
| November 6, 2025 | Various schools and daycare centers, including Christian educational institutions | 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m |
| November 7, 2025 | KiTa Edelsteinchen, Stepke-KITA Drei Knappen and others | 6:00 p.m |
| November 8, 2025 | Catholic parish of St. Marien | – |
| November 9, 2025 | KAB Liebfrauen, KjG St. Barbara | – |
| 11/10/2025 | Various daycare centers and schools | – |
| 11/11/2025 | KTE Dellwig, KiTa Johannes Barbarastr., ev. Arche Noah Family Center and others | 6:00 p.m |
| 11/12/2025 | St. Joseph Family Center, Ev. Kindergarten Bermensfeld, Ev. Kindergarten sunbeam | – |
| November 13, 2025 | KTE Schmachtendorf, Overbergschule, Schillerschule | 3:30 p.m |
| November 14, 2025 | KTE Rainbow House, Reit-Club Oberhausen e.V., St. Katharina Support Association | 6:00 p.m |
A highlight is the St. Martin's Day parade on November 11th, which is organized by the KjG St. Clemens. The festival begins here at 6 p.m. with an ecumenical service that conveys a special sense of community. By then it becomes clear: St. Martin's Day in Sterkrade is more than just a parade; it is a matter of the heart for the entire neighborhood.
Celebration at the Great Market
After the parade, things really get going on the Great Market: visitors can look forward to delicacies such as sausages, also in halal, mulled wine and children's punch. For the little guests there are craft activities and the opportunity to browse in the knitting café. A raffle for Sterkrader gift vouchers also creates excitement. The vouchers can be redeemed at numerous local shops, which further strengthens cohesion in the district.
Overall, it is clear that the St. Martin's parades and the festival are an important tradition in the Sterkrade district of Cologne. The countless events promote togetherness and bring light into the darkness of the cold November days. We look forward to a contemplative time full of joy and community!