Schwäbisch Gmünd celebrates the jubilees: a festival of emotions!

Schwäbisch Gmünd celebrates the jubilees: a festival of emotions!

Schwäbisch Gmünd, Deutschland - July 13, 2025 is hardly forgotten in Schwäbisch Gmünd. On this day, the 1945 vintage celebrated the end of their peers with a festive move and happy faces. The traditional parade not only offered a festive framework, but also a warm cooperation among the former classmates and friends. [GMUender-Daugpost] reports that the move was led by the couple Renate and Berti Knoll, the latter proudly appeared in a cylinder that was still suitable after four decades.

A champagne reception at the Kornhaus brought additional highlights to the event. Renate Knoll said that dancing keeps it fit and Willy Häberle expressed his optimism that a big nineties festival could also be celebrated in ten years. Renate Friedrich and many other participants reported on their excellent condition and beamed for joy.

a festival for all

The peers are more than just celebrating. They have been celebrated in Schwäbisch Gmünd for over 150 years and promote social togetherness. Every year, moves for born 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80 take place in the historic city center, always accompanied by thousands of spectators who gather on the side of the road. [Schwaebisch-Gmuend] emphasizes that men in fracks and cylinders and women in festive dresses pull through the streets and receive flowers as well as surprises as recognition.

The petitional associations on which these festivals are based also act as important cultural places of integration. They bring together people of different origins and ways of life and promote civic engagement and participation in the community. This strengthens social cohesion and offers opportunities for new citizens and Gmünder abroad. [UNESCO] illuminates the integrative power of these events, which has origins in the 19th century.

emotions and memories

The emotional highlight of the event was particularly touching: the “Alois bladder” from the Johannisturm was used by tears with many participants. Eugen Müller, who wore his original frack from the four-year-old festival of previous years, and the Renate Lipovac, who had traveled from Ohio, also found themselves among the participants. Peter Degenmann, who took part in a wheelchair, represented the third generation of the Degenmanns and added another personal note to the festival.

The musical accompaniment by the Musikverein Großdeinbach caused the mood and good mood. While the ADFC cyclists supported Heinrich Messler in their orange shirts, the jubilees formed under the "golden trellis" for Heinz Renz, which was lovingly adorned with palm leaves. Mayor Richard Arnold congratulated the jubilees in front of the town hall and paid tribute to the tradition of this form of gathering.

Overall, the parade was a wonderful festival of the community and the exchange, which touched the hearts of everyone present and celebrated the connection among neighbors and friends.