The Osterwiese could possibly take place in summer this year. (Frank Thomas Koch)
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The scent of almonds, the music of the carousels, a leisurely stroll through the Bremer Osterwiese. For many people, the visit was a must in recent years, but in times of the corona pandemic it is unclear whether the small folk festival on the Bürgerweide can actually take place at the usual time. The economic department is currently assuming that there will be a postponement – instead of March, the Easter meadow could take place in summer.
“We are not ruling out postponing the event,” said Kristina Vogt, Senator for Economics, Labor and Europe. “I am currently considering June 2021 as an alternative event period, provided that such events are then justifiable from an infection protection point of view.”
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Judgment of the Higher Administrative Court
-The Bremen “Freipark” is history
The Bremen Higher Administrative Court has confirmed the closure of the Freimarkt replacement “Freipark”. The showmen cannot understand the decision. On the …
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Vogt has already drawn up a construction plan for the Bürgerweide, which has been sent to the showmen associations for comment. Further discussions are to follow in the coming week. According to a press release, in addition to a ferris wheel and a wild water slide, various carousels for all age groups are also planned. There should also be a diverse culinary offer. “In order to maintain the minimum distance, the market streets as well as the distances between the shops have been enlarged as planned,” it continues. “The use of the entire Bürgerweide is currently planned for this, in order to have waiting and ordering areas in front of rides and food stands.”
Last autumn, due to the corona pandemic, the Bremen Freimarkt had to be canceled in its conventional form. The replacement event “Freipark” ended prematurely.
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