Overview

• Minister-President Manuela Schwesig officially opened the 15th MV-Tag on Saturday, highlighting the event’s role in showcasing regional unity and pride
• Organizers anticipate between 40,000 and 50,000 attendees over the weekend, buoyed by sunny weather forecasts
• Friday’s musical prelude drew around 1,500 visitors and featured a concert by Marquess, with a performance by singer Joris planned for later
• Twelve closely grouped themed zones host more than 90 exhibitors, including government ministries, local councils, universities, associations, the Bundeswehr and emergency services
• Police have deployed hundreds of officers to secure the area and the city has instituted extensive traffic restrictions around the historic center