Huge attendance at Rhineland-Palatinate Festival in Neustadt: Over 200,000 people flocked to the event. - Large crowd of approximately 200,000 people gathering at Rhineland-Palatinate celebration in Neustadt
Over 200,000 Attend Rhineland-Palatinate Day in Neustadt
Neustadt an der Weinstraße played host to the Rhineland-Palatinate Day festival over three days, with over 200,000 people in attendance. The final day of the state event is drawing to a close, featuring a performance by pop singer Joris.
The third day, which fell on Sunday, saw an estimated 75,000 attendees, mirroring the numbers from the preceding days—around 100,000 people on Saturday and approximately 25,000 people on Friday. The organizers had anticipated a total of 225,000 visitors. The celebrations proceeded peacefully, with no major incidents reported by authorities.
The three-day festival showcased a variety of attractions, including colorful parades, musical diversity, politics, and comedy under the theme "Together, we are Rhineland-Palatinate." There were 300 exhibitors and 50 food and market stalls on the festival grounds, with performers such as Michael Schulte, Kamrad, and Nik Kershaw delighting the crowds.
Minister President Alexander Schweitzer of the SPD engaged with citizens at several events, and over 200 people registered for the citizen's reception on Sunday morning. Schweitzer expressed his appreciation for the creativity and strength displayed during the festival, stating that such action is what drives a vibrant democracy.
The Rhineland-Palatinate Day festival is an annual celebration held in Germany’s Rhineland-Palatinate region. It highlights the region's diversity, sense of community, and cultural heritage, moving each year to a different city or town. In May 2025, the 38th edition took place in Neustadt an der Weinstraße, with activities such as concerts, traditional music and dance, gastronomic fairs, and wine tastings. The festival is a significant regional event, attracting tens of thousands of visitors annually and reinforcing the spirit of volunteerism and community engagement.
At the citizen's reception on Sunday morning during the Rhineland-Palatinate Day festival in Neustadt, attendees were encouraged to register for vocational training in home-and-garden lifestyle industries, as part of the region's ongoing commitment to community aid and fostering a vibrant democracy. Together, they aimed to create a more self-reliant and sustainable community, upholding the festival's theme of unity and diversity.
