70 years of the festival of lights in Kleve: a bright farewell from summer

70 years of the festival of lights in Kleve: a bright farewell from summer

Kleve. The festival of lights in Kleve is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, and preparations for the anniversary event running in full swing. On Saturday, September 7th, from 6.30 p.m., the forest garden in the Schwanenstadt will turn back into a magical sea of ​​lights.

The roots of the festival of lights go back to a concert of the music train of the volunteer fire brigade, which once took place in the rose garden. This tradition has developed over the years and has now become an estimated event of the city. This year the Festival of Lights will show a special execution that will certainly remember visitors.

The festival of lights attracts people

More and more people are flocking to this popular event, which attracts numerous visitors year after year. The city of Kleve's environmental companies have been committed to preparing the park for this special occasion. Visitors can look forward to splendidly decorated light trees at the amphitheater, a festive illumination of the Moritz Canal and over 1,000 lanterns in the entire forest garden. Headlights are also used to put the trees and shrubs in the right light and thus create a unique ambience.

The city is also relating to an environmentally friendly orientation this year. A high proportion of the lamps used is energy -efficient, which also makes the festival of lights sustainable. Visitors are sincerely asked to get a bike if possible. Special parking areas along the Wasserburgallee and near the zoo have been set up for cyclists. This way, the guests get to the celebrations quickly and environmentally.

diverse music program

The musical supporting program is designed by various music groups, including the music train of the fire brigade, the brass band de Fraps and the Allstars sound factory. In addition, the Cleveland Big Band from the district music school and the jazz formation "Tae-Sung Chung und Friends" will provide festive sounds. Mayor Wolfgang Gebasche encourages visitors to enjoy the summer end of the end. "I wish everyone an entertaining and lively farewell to the summer of 2024," said the mayor.

The physical well -being of the guests is also taken care of. At various locations in the forest garden, drinks, a champagne bar, coffee boards and snacks are available to supply visitors with food and drinks. The highlight of the evening will be the traditional fireworks display, which begins around 9:30 p.m. However, it should be noted that the Tiergartenstraße (B 9) will be closed in the direction of Kranenburg from 6:30 p.m. due to the event from 6:30 p.m. The diversions are signposted accordingly so that visitors can get to the celebrations safely and without complications. This large -scale event shows not only the joy of the city in traditions, but also the love of citizens to the community.