Celler Schützenfest 2025: Tradition meets new highlights!

Celler Schützenfest 2025: Tradition meets new highlights!

Celle, Deutschland - Tradition is very important in Celle! On July 19, 2025, representatives of the administration and the Mayor Dr. Jörg Nigge in the old town hall to celebrate the Celler Schützenfest together. This event, which has been enthusiastic about generations of citizens since 1949, combines deeply rooted tradition with festive highlights and new approaches.

dr. In his reception, Nigge emphasized the importance of the good coexistence of administration, politics and riflemen in the city. Interestingly, there was no political statement on the part of politics. Instead, Norbert Schüpp, the top captain of the shooters, took over the floor. This underlines the importance that the shooting company is attached to in the local community.

a festival of innovations

But not only traditions were cultivated; The shooting festival also has some exciting innovations in the program process this year. From July 18 to 22, 2025, the Schaferrat of the domestic shooting companies organizes this big festival. Festival committee chairman Thorsten Bruns proudly announced that the celebrations come up with a new concept, which includes both tried and tested and fresh ideas. The fairground opened on Friday, July 18, and offered a diverse program.

A highlight of the first day of the festival was Kolkausfischen and the subsequent fish meal in the Congress Union. After a captivating torch parade and the big tap stroke in the evening, DJ Kai in the marquee made for a habit with his hit hits.

program overview

on Saturday, July 19, visitors were waiting for a hustle and bustle:

• 9:45 a.m.: Rathaus king shooting in Theo Wilkens-Halle
• 11 a.m.: Rifle and citizen breakfast
• 5:15 p.m.: Royal reception in the old town hall
• 5:30 p.m.: Place concert on the big plan
• 6:30 p.m.: Beer barrel tap by Mayor Jörg Nigge
• 8 p.m.: Live music from Deep Passion
• 10:45 p.m.: First fireworks

The other highlights in the course of the festival include canonades and alarm trains on Sunday, a speech by the mayor, as well as the honor of the citizens' king and the mini quote. A royal shooting and a solemn royal ball round off the events, while Tuesday invites families at reduced prices and the second fireworks display unfolds its colors above the city.

rifle festivals in context

shooting festivals such as that in Celle are widespread in Germany. With over 15,000 shooting clubs, this customs is one of the most popular traditions in the country. The festivities, which not only find their place in Lower Saxony, but also in federal states such as Bavaria and Westphalia, are often shaped by moves, shooting competitions and sociable get -together. The highlight of every shooting festival is the choice of the new rifle king, which often ends in captivating competitions. The largest shooting festival worldwide takes place in Hanover and attracts thousands of visitors every year.

All of these exciting activities show that the tradition of the shooting clubs remains alive and dynamic. Celler citizens can look forward to an unforgettable festival that is deeply rooted in the community and at the same time offers space for innovations.

For more information and the entire program, look at the websites of the Celler press and the local news.

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