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Tens of Thousands Celebrate Hoyerswerda’s Landeserntedankfest as Parade Caps Weekend

The festival highlights town–country ties under the motto “Tradition vereint Stadt und Land.”

Overview

  • An ecumenical service took place in the Johanniskirche at 10:00, followed by a 13:00 parade showcasing harvest crowns on horse-drawn wagons.
  • A spokesman estimated that 20,000 to 30,000 people watched the procession through Hoyerswerda.
  • Across the weekend, attendance was put at up to 70,000 visitors.
  • The program featured multiple stages, a Blaulichtmeile from police and fire services, and a large fair.
  • A closing fireworks display was planned for Sunday evening.