Martinsfest in the ILM district: lantern removals and traditions for children!

Martinsfest in the ILM district: lantern removals and traditions for children!

Arnstadt. A radiant festival for the little ones: the Martinsfest in the Ilm district inspires with lantern parades, Martin games and sweet treats! Here are the most exciting events that will take place in the coming days.

On Monday, November 11th, the children and parents in Arnstadt gather at the Ascension Church at 5 p.m. to move together in the lantern parade. Not only is it celebrated here, but also good: the participants can donate for the Arnstadt table by placing sweets or toys in the donation boxes. These gifts benefit in need and show that parts are fun!

Martin parades and festive celebrations

In Stadtilm it is also celebrated! The support association for the preservation of the city church invites you to a lantern parade on November 11th at 5 p.m., led by the Ilmstadt musicians. The route leads to the city church, where a prayer is waiting for the participants with a Martin game. After the prayer there are croissants, drinks and bratwurst - a festival for all the senses!

The motto "Children help children" in the Holzhausen day care center. On Monday, November 11th, a Martinsfest with lantern parade and treats will take place here, which begins at 4.30 p.m. with a Martin game in the Trinity Church. The fire brigade association Frankenhain also invites you to a service in the church on the same day at 5:30 p.m.

The Martinsfest in Geraberg on Friday, November 8th, also promises to be a highlight! The lantern parade with fire brigade and music starts at 5 p.m., accompanied by bratwurst, currywurst, mulled wine and children's punch. In Kirchheim, the lantern parade begins on Thursday, November 7, at 5 p.m., followed by a cozy campfire at the gym. And not to forget: The Rasselbockverein Liebenstein invites you to the Martins parade on Saturday, November 9th, at 6 p.m.