Security is going on: carnival parades under a new protective shield!

Security is going on: carnival parades under a new protective shield!

With the carnival weekend in front of the door, security is the focus of interest in the upcoming moves. In Laakirchen, where up to 10,000 visitors are expected on March 4, the carnival guild has already taken extensive security measures. After the incident in Munich and a knife attack in Villach, preparations must go far beyond the usual festivities. Hanna Puchinger, chairwoman of the carnival guild "to the Kingdom of Obersweis", emphasizes the importance of a well thought -out security concept: "Fun is the most important, but security is just as crucial." In order to minimize possible risks, barriers and terrorist locks are set up in the entire location. The constant close cooperation with emergency services and police is considered indispensable, especially in order to be able to act quickly in an emergency, as well as ooe.orf.at reported.

security concerns in Bavaria

In Bavaria, the security measures have also been increased in view of the latest violence. In Aschaffenburg, the carnival procession was canceled to take the stress of the emergency services and the population into account after a recent knife attack. Mayor Jürgen Herzing (SPD) said that the discussion about security concerns would stop during the carnival season. In contrast, the carnival procession in Würzburg will take place as planned, whereby a special security concept comes into force here, which includes mobile barriers. Enrico Ball, spokesman for the Lower Franconia police headquarters, explains that despite an increased risk situation, no concrete threats are known, but this would not justify negligence in the security measures. The city of Würzburg has increased its security budget to 15,000 euros to meet the number of up to 100,000 expected visitors, while Br.de

The measures also include controls with regard to the knife ban on public events that has been in force in Germany since October 31, 2024. These strict requirements are intended to ensure that the celebrations not only remain a festival of joy and cheerfulness, but also offer a safe environment for everyone involved.