Speyer celebrates: Pretzel festival with a unique start and big parade!

Speyer celebrates: Pretzel festival with a unique start and big parade!

The anticipation for the pretzel festival in Speyer is growing! On Thursday, July 10th, the city will become a lively venue full of traditions, music and culinary delights for a whole week. [Rheinpfalz] reports on exciting highlights at the start and the upcoming parade, which will captivate all fans of celebration.

Friday is all about the opening: the rides, beer gardens and stalls on the festival site start at 4 p.m. A special event is the opening parade at 6:00 p.m., in which, among others, Mayor Steffi Seiler and the Red-White fanfare procession will take part. Shortly afterwards, at 6:30 p.m., the official opening will take place by Uwe Wöhlert and the traditional tapping of the barrel. At the end of the evening, local bands like “Private Place” and DJ Charles Woodman really heat things up in the marquee and in the wine box.

Cultural highlights and festival traditions

The pretzel festival is not only a festival of enjoyment, but also an important part of regional culture. As [GermaniaPlus] explains, festivals like this are deeply rooted in German identity. While Munich's Oktoberfest attracts millions, Speyer celebrates local customs and culinary specialties with its Brezelfest. The pretzel plays a central role here and can be enjoyed in many variations, matching the supposed festivities - a regional classic!

Party-lovers also get their money's worth on Friday: the rides open their doors again at 2 p.m., followed by a hip-hop evening and live music in various locations. The band “who2ladies” will bring the music beer garden to life at 7 p.m.! But that's not all; There are numerous activities on the program on Saturday, including the coronation of the 4th Speyer Pretzel Queen, which will take place in the festival tent at 7:00 p.m.

From church services to celebrations for every generation

Sunday also promises a lot of Eugenie: at 10:30 a.m. there will be an ecumenical traditional costume service in the festival tent, surrounded by festive music. Afterwards, those interested can take part in the pretzel festival from 10:00 a.m. or watch the professional parade on Burgstrasse. In the evening it continues with an 80s/90s party in the festival tent and live music from the Pfälzer Frühgrumbeere at 7:00 p.m.

Monday, which is celebrated as “Business Day”, attracts with attractive special offers and a public auction of a pretzel festival picture. And the festival doesn't let up on Tuesday either: “Family Day” reigns supreme with reduced prices and an impressive brilliant fireworks display at 10:30 p.m.

In conclusion: whether in the beer gardens, celebrating the regional customs or enjoying the pretzels - the pretzel festival is a must for anyone who wants to experience Speyer's lively and culturally rich atmosphere. Let's look forward to an unforgettable week!

The complete information and the detailed program can be found on the Brezelfest website.