Kaarst's local communities are gearing up for the St. Martin's Day celebration in November
St. Martin's Processions Light Up Kaarst this November
Get ready to experience the festive atmosphere and St. Martin's Festival of Lights in Kaarst, Germany, this November. The city invites all residents and visitors to participate in the traditional St. Martin's processions that will take place in various locations throughout the city.
These processions are a celebration of the Rhineland's St. Martin's tradition, conveying values of generosity, solidarity, and compassion. Each procession is organised by the Martin's Association and local communities, including kindergartens, schools, and churches. Each district usually organises its own procession, sometimes on different days before or after November 11th, the feast day of Saint Martin of Tours.
The big St. Martin's procession in Kaarst takes place on November 8th, starting at 5:20 PM at Windvogt. On the same day, the St. Martin's fire in Kaarst's city park is lit around 6 PM, followed by the cloak-sharing ceremony.
If you're in Vorst, gather at St. Eustachius Square on November 11th for the St. Martin's procession, starting at 5:30 PM. In Holzbüttgen, the procession takes place on November 9th, with gathering starting at the parish center at 5:30 PM. Driesch's St. Martin's procession takes place on November 7th, with gathering at "Blumen Heines" on Höhenweg at 5:30 PM. Büttgen's procession takes place on November 10th, with gathering starting at the Budica primary school in Lichtenvoerder Straße and the procession beginning at 5:30 PM.
To find out more about the St. Martin's processions specific to Kaarst and its districts, consult the official website or community pages of the city of Kaarst, local event calendars or cultural associations in Kaarst, or bulletins from churches or schools in Kaarst. A colorful poster informing citizens and visitors about upcoming St. Martin's Festival events can be picked up for free at the Culture, Media, Networks, and City Marketing department in Kaarst Town Hall, Room 103.
Children carry lanterns and adults participate in the festive spirit during these processions, making them a heartwarming event not to be missed. Thomas Broich extends the invitation for everyone to join in the St. Martin's processions and celebrate this beloved tradition in Kaarst.
The following district-specific St. Martin's processions are a part of Kaarst's home-and-garden lifestyle, showcasing the community's tradition and values of generosity, solidarity, and compassion. On November 8th, the big St. Martin's procession takes place in Vorst, Holzbüttgen, Driesch, and Büttgen, offering opportunities for residents and visitors to participate.
