Property tax protests overshadowed Pirmasens' Schlabbeflicker festival!

Property tax protests overshadowed Pirmasens' Schlabbeflicker festival!

In Pirmasens everything is focused on the upcoming third Schlabbeflicker Festival, which will take place from August 1st to 3rd, 2024 on the Exe, Münz and Schloss squares. The organizers promise a varied program with over 60 hours of live music, performances by artists and numerous opportunities to participate. A musical fireworks display will crown the festival, which is intended to attract all music lovers from the area. There will also be a shopping Sunday on Sunday, where the shops will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., which will certainly create additional hustle and bustle. According to [marktundkunst.com](https://marktundkunst.com/de/ Veranstaltung/3-pirmasenser-schlabbeflickerfestival_23519420), sanitary facilities are also available to offer visitors a pleasant stay.

But the anticipation of the festival is countered by a completely different issue: resistance to the new property tax. Many companies, associations and private individuals feel the tax is excessive and have already lodged an objection. This could also have an impact on support for the festival, as the financial burden could be significant for some involved. The resistance was loudly expressed, for example, by residents of Rieschweiler-Mühlbach who wanted more care for undeveloped properties.

Legal disputes and local events

Meanwhile, a couple from Pirmasensen, known from television, is on trial because of questionable circumstances. The incidents surrounding the indictment cast a shadow over the anticipation of local festivals and coexistence in the city. In addition, the Homburg Automobile Club's 50th mountain race is causing excitement, with new track surfaces making record attempts possible. Such events make life in the city pulsate, while the ice cream parlors in Zweibrücken are busy with creative flavors and alternatives for allergy sufferers.

But the focus is not just on leisure events. The renovation of the street “Am alten Friedhof” in Gersbach is a large project that will cost the city 1.8 million euros. The progress can be eagerly awaited. There is also a lot to discover at the local markets, such as the animal paradise of the Glückstier association, which invites you to an open day on Sunday. Here you can get to know many of the 81 animals.

In the midst of all this activity, the question remains as to how the new property tax will ultimately affect the culture and social interaction in the region. Residents are called upon to raise their voices and advocate for a fair solution. It remains exciting to see how the city of Pirmasens will overcome these challenges, while the Schlabbeflicker festival is already around the corner and will bring the sound of music and the laughter of visitors into the streets.