Ascension Fair Lünen
Ascension Fair Lünen is held on May 6. This event in the first decade of the month May is annual.
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The Ascension Fair in Lünen is a traditional folk festival that begins every year on Ascension Day and transforms Lünen's city center into a colorful hustle and bustle. Here are some highlights and special features:
History: The funfair has a long tradition and is an integral part of cultural life in Lünen. It attracts both locals and visitors from the surrounding area.
Highlights: The event starts with an ecumenical church service, followed by the official opening. The family day is particularly popular, with special discounts such as the “pay once, ride twice” campaign. Another highlight is the brilliant fireworks display that lights up the sky over the Lippe after dark.
Special features: The funfair offers a variety of rides, stalls and attractions for all age groups. It is a place where tradition and modern fun meet.
Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts
Traunstein Spring Festival on May 5 (starts on Father's Day evening);
Father's Day in Germany on May 6 (Vatertag is always celebrated on Ascension Day);
Christ's Ascension on May 6 (or Kristi Himmelfartsdag in Norway);
Freienfels Knights' Games on May 6 (Taking place on Ascension Day weekend);
Blood ride in Weingarten on May 7 (A mystical horse procession);
Arolsen Baroque Festival on May 5
Schmelzer Schmackes on May 5
Realtime or International Festival for New Music on May 5
Putbus Festival on May 6
Müritz Sail on May 6
Day of the Fire Department in Mainz-Drais on May 6
International Blues & Rock Festival Altzella on May 6
Wermelskirchen Spring Fair on May 6
Porz Island Festival on May 6
Early Fair in Viersen-Süchteln on May 6
Kevelaer Fair on May 6
Constance Campus Festival on May 7
Karl May Festival in Radebeul on May 7
Lingen Spring Fair on May 7
Donatus May Fair in Euskirchen on May 7
Rheydter Frühkirmes in Mönchengladbach on May 7