Palmkirmes in Recklinghausen
Palmkirmes in Recklinghausen is held on April 4. This event in the first decade of the month April is annual. 
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The Palmkirmes in Recklinghausen is an annual highlight and the largest spring fair in North Rhine-Westphalia. It traditionally marks the start of the funfair season and attracts around one million visitors.
With over 600 years of history, the Palmkirmes is a real traditional festival. It has always taken place on the Saatbruch grounds in Recklinghausen and always ends on Palm Sunday. The opening is celebrated with a barrel tapping ceremony by the mayor, followed by an impressive musical firework display on Thursday evening.
A special highlight of the funfair is the family day, when special offers and discounts are available for families. On Children's Day, young guests can meet their favorite stars and take part in exciting activities.
On the opening day, there is free admission to all rides for 15 minutes, which is an additional source of excitement. The varied program includes exciting rides, traditional stalls with candy floss and can throwing as well as many other attractions.
The Palmkirmes is a festival for the whole family and offers something for everyone - from thrills to sweet treats.
Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts
The Heidelberg Summer Day procession on March 30 (a spectacle at the turn of the seasons);
Irish Folk Festival, Magdeburg on April 5
Night of Destiny on April 6
Hana Matsuri in Japan on April 8
Portfolio Day in April on April 8
International Provenance Research Day on April 9 (Held on the second Wednesday of April);
Spring Dippemess on April 11 (It begins the week before Easter according to Western tradition);
Osterwiese in Bremen on April 11 (closed on Good Friday)