Gathering in Homage to the Nation and the Landscape Occurs at the Firth
Unleashing the Festivities!
June 6:
5 PM: Kick-off at St. Sebastian Square with a thrilling barrel tapping ceremony led by shooting king Jochen Nitschke and an exhilarating performance by the music club "Frohsinn" Norf
June 7:
5 PM: Festival commencement marked by a breathtaking parade of drum corps from Kaarster Street, followed by ear-splitting city cannon fire
5:15 PM: 1st Kids' Parade features a colorful march-by on Kaarster Street and a joyful conclusion in the festival tent
6:45 PM: Stand Concert mesmerizes the crowd at St. Sebastian Square
7:45 PM: Third General Meeting takes place in the festival tent
9 PM: Get ready to groove as the Saturday Night Party lights up with DJ Rolli
9:45 PM: Torchlight Procession begins at Furtherhof, Stingesbach, Bruckerfeld Street, winds through Kaarster, Venloer, and more, culminating in the festival tent
June 8:
8 AM: Festival Mass at St. Josef Parish Church
10 AM: Festival Act unfolds in the festival tent
12 PM: Parade Prep for the upcoming procession
12:30 PM: King's Honor Parade marches down Kaarster Street
4:15 PM: Regiment Assembly gathers on Römer Street (front Gladbacher Street), and the parade begins:
Parade route via Gladbacher, Venloer, Jostenallee, Jostensbusch, Broich, Schabernack, Geulen, Venloer, Kaarster using Furtherhof Street to festival tent
8 PM: Young and old are invited to a fantastic Dance Event with band "Voices" in the festival tent
June 9:
9:45 AM: Shooters' Mass takes place at the Thomas-Morus Church
10:30 AM: Visit to Johanna Etienne Hospital
10:30 AM: Musical Breakfast in the festival tent, free entry for all
3:30 PM: Regiment Assembly at Jostenallee, followed by the parade:
Parade route via Venloer, Kaarster, Viersener, Marienburger, Lauvenburger, Kaarster, Bruckerfeld, Furtherhof Street to festival tent
5 PM: Riding Corps Display showcases their skills behind the festival tent
8 PM: Another electrifying party awaits with DJ Rolli in the festival tent
From 9 PM: The Fantastic Company takes center stage
June 10:
10 AM: Tour of Neusser Weyhe old apartment
11:30 AM: Visit to St. Augustinus Memory Center
4 PM: Regiment Assembly at the intersection of Kaarster/Viersener Street, starting the parade:
Parade route via Kaarster, Venloer, Geulen, Schabernack, Broich Street, Jostensbusch, Jostenallee, Venloer to Kaarster Street,
then front inspection and march-by, before continuing via Kaarster Street and Furtherhof Street to festival tent
7:30 PM: Charged Departure from the inn "At the Bell", escort of the corps winners and kings with their entourage
8 PM: The festival concludes with a solemn Conclusion and Ball featuring DJ Rolli in the festival tent
Other forms of entertainment can be found during the 8 PM Dance Event with band "Voices" in the festival tent on June 8, and at the From 9 PM The Fantastic Company performance on June 10, both in the festival tent. Other than that, the parades, barrel tapping ceremony, and concerts provide an extraordinary form of entertainment for the festival-goers.
