Cranger Kirmes Parade: A Celebration of Community Spirit
Event taking place at Cranger Fair on August 2nd.
The annual Cranger Kirmes in Wanne-Eickel, Herne, is a renowned traveling funfair that attracts thousands of visitors each year. While the event is famous for its rides, games, and festive atmosphere, it also boasts a significant parade that brings together local groups, clubs, businesses, and cultural associations.
Parade Details for 2025
This year, the parade, known as the Großer Festumzug der Cranger Kirmes, is scheduled for August 2, 2025. The route is clear, with no construction work in sight, and participants are expected to arrive from 12 PM, with the last participant expected around 2 PM.
Key Participants
Local music groups, such as Spielleute Herne 1908 e.V., are regular participants, alongside cultural organizations like the Höntroper Gänsereiter. The parade also includes decorated floats, often sponsored by local businesses, clubs, or civic organizations, and community members who line the streets to watch the procession.
Award Ceremony and Winners
For the first time, a three-member jury will select the three most attractive and original floats and foot groups. Winners will receive €500 each, runners-up €350 each, and third-place winners €200 each. The award ceremony will be hosted by Peter Großmann, a well-known sports moderator from the ARD-Morgenmagazin.
Other Notable Participants
Notable newcomers to this year's parade include Adams Armaturen, the Palliative Care Group Herne, and the "Kai Werner" foot group. In total, 103 starting numbers will participate, consisting of 83 floats, 22 foot groups, and 8 music groups.
Community Appreciation
The Cranger Kirmes is a heartfelt thank you to the around 1,000 dedicated volunteers from Herne and Wanne-Eickel who make the event possible. The honorary tribune for the parade will be located at Buschmannshof in Wanne-Mitte, in front of the Sparkassen-Filiale entrance.
Conclusion
The Cranger Kirmes parade is a lively, non-competitive community event that celebrates local culture and togetherness. While music groups and cultural associations are central participants, the parade's purpose is to bring the community together in a festive atmosphere, without awards or declared victors. This year's parade promises to be an exciting celebration of community spirit and local pride.
The Cranger Kirmes parade is a celebration of local culture and community spirit, featuring music groups, cultural associations, and home-and-garden themed floats, showcasing the lifestyle and outdoor-living of the region. In August 2025, the parade will have an award ceremony for the most attractive and original floats and foot groups, with winners receiving cash prizes, as part of a larger event that pays tribute to the 1,000 volunteers from Herne and Wanne-Eickel who help make the event possible.
