Rain showers and sunshine: Haßfurt street festival is still enthusiastic!

Rain showers and sunshine: Haßfurt street festival is still enthusiastic!

The 45th edition of the traditional street festival in Haßfurt had to deal with adverse weather conditions this year. On the opening day, a Friday, rain and cool temperatures fluctuate the number of visitors. However, affected faces were not rare, on Saturday thousands of people flocked to the city center when the sun caused a welcome change. "We are pleased that at least on one day the street festival was again a magnet for visitors," commented Stephan Schneider, the chairman of the street festival promotion, who supports the city as an organizer.

The beginning of the festival was delayed somewhat by the weather god. At 2 p.m., a sudden rain shower opened the locks of the sky, which led to delays in the pageants. However, this had no effect on the good mood of the children from the Haßfurt kindergartens, who took part in the parade with a lot of enthusiasm.

children and international friendships in focus

musicians from the Stadtkapelle Haßfurt and the Wülflingen music association provided the musical accompaniment, while the traditionally performing firecrackers from the Old Town Hall officially opened the festival. Numerous colorful balloons rose to the sky, a particularly popular highlight among the children. In front of a numerous audience, around 50 children from the local kindergartens sang a song specially written for the street festival, which described the magic of Haßfurt.

Special visit received the festival from a delegation from the sponsorship city of Pierrelatte in southern France, led by Mayor Alain Gallu. The French specialties were also a highlight of the festival this year. Master baker Jérôme Gonnet brought fresh baguettes and croissants from pierrelatte, which were prepared directly on site in a Haßfurt bakery.

The street festival also offered a variety of entertainment options. From dance performances to magic shows to oriental belly dance - the program was varied. A fire show by Gauklern caused additional astonishment among the festival visitors. The different stages were filled with music groups and soloists who captivated people and created a happy mood.

On Saturday, the festival became a musical highlight with a performance by the band "Shell & Chuck". The two front men, known for their joke and skills, created an exuberant atmosphere and spread a good mood in the crowd during their two and a half hour show. The group, which is characterized by Franconian dialect songs, has built up a loyal fan base over the years

The street festival in Haßfurt once again demonstrated that despite adverse weather conditions, the joy and community spirit of people are unbroken. The exchange with French friends, the musical performances and the festive atmosphere make the event a special highlight in the city's event calendar. For more information about this colorful festival, a look at www.mainpost.de .