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KINDERGRAVES CEREMONY
MAY 18, 10 A.M.–NOON, DAENNER CHAPEL/MAIN CEMETARY KAISERSLAUTERN
Each spring following Mother’s Day, a memorial ceremony is sponsored by the Kaiserslautern Kindergraves Memorial Foundation in cooperation with the Kaiserslautern Military Community and Kaiserslautern city officials. Floral wreaths are placed at the front monument and a candle lighting ceremony takes place in memory of the 452 children buried there. A flower and an American flag are placed at each grave marker and anyone interested is welcome to attend the ceremony.
MONDSCHEINMARKT (MOONSHINE MARKET)
MAY 18, ALTER MARKT, LANDSTUHL
Shop under the stars at the moonshine market and stroll along textile and sports article booths, sense fragrant homemade soaps, marvel at jewelry and more. Enjoy an evening of wining and dining in the moonlight.
GERMAN-AMERICAN COMEDY NIGHT
MAY 18, 9 P.M., BISTRO PIERROT, REICHENBACHERSTRASSE 1, BAUMHOLDER
The Atlantic Academy together with the state program “Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz!” will host the German-American Comedy night. In this comedy show, American comedian Erin Crouch and German comedian Manuel Wolff will explore and unpack German stereotypes with disarming self-irony. For more details visit www.atlantische-akademie.de/comedy
BURGFRÜHLING AUF BURG LICHTENBERG (SPRING FEST)
MAY 19, 10 A.M.–SUNSET, CASTLE LICHTENBERG/THALLICHTENBERG
Enjoy a Sunday at the castle with a flower and herb market, special exhibitions in the museums, hands-on games for children, music, hikes and guided tours, lots of regional specialties and drinks and a splendid view of the countryside. Visitors are advised to use the designated parking areas.
PENTECOSTAL MONDAY
MAY 20, PUBLIC HOLIDAY, GERMANY-WIDE
Monday May 20, is Pentecostal Monday, a public holiday based on a religious background. All public offices and shops are closed to observe the holiday.
GOD OF CARNAGE (ENGLISH PLAY)
MAY 24–JUNE 1, THEATER IM ROMANISCHEN KELLER, HEIDELBERG
Comedy, history and talented young actors, all at once? Don’t miss out on the drama group of Heidelberg University’s English Language Department hosting an English play right in the heart of Heidelberg’s old town. The play is about a dysfunctional family in an exciting theater-in-the-round format. For details, visit: https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/rose/einrichtungen/romankeller/kalender.html
LAUTRER MAIKERWE (MAY FAIR)
MAY 24–JUNE 3, MESSEPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN
Enjoy eleven days full of fun and action at the May fair on Messeplatz. There will be exciting rides, cozy beer gardens with music, and lots of food and drink. Young and old(er) fans will have tons of opportunities to celebrate at the largest carnival in the Westpfalz region. Shops will be open for Sunday shopping on May 26 and there will be fireworks on June 3 around 9:30 p.m.
CORPUS CHRISTI DAY
MAY 30, PUBLIC HOLIDAY, GERMANY-WIDE
Thursday, May 30, is Corpus Christi Day, a public holiday based on a religious background. All public offices and shops are closed to observe the holiday.
JAPAN DAY 2024
JUNE 1, RHINE PROMENADE, DÜSSELDORF
On June 1 Düsseldorf will once again be transformed into the site of one of Europe’s largest Japanese culture and encounter festivals and again delight visitors with a spectacular Japanese fireworks display. Düsseldorfers and guests and can experience a day full of Japanese art, culture and culinary delights. The city is home to the largest Japanese community in Europe with 20,000 members. For details visit: https://www.japantag-duesseldorf-nrw.de/en
MOONWALKER/BRÜCKENGLÜCK (HIKING EVENT/PICNIC)
JUNE 1-2, ROMAN BRIDGE, TRIER
On June 1 the Römerbrücke (Germany’s oldest bridge) is the starting point and goal of a Moonwalker event. You can view historic sites, the surrounding scenery at sunset and the moonlit city. There are various routes, 10, 20 or 30 kilometers, depending on your fitness level. Afterwards you can picnic with friends on benches set up on the bridge. Or, if you’d rather not hike, you can start off the evening with a glass of wine at “Brückenglück, or happiness on a bridge” and wait for your comrades to end their hiking rounds. Registration is required for the hike, but not for the picnic. Register at: https://www.njuko.net/moonwalker-trier_2024/select_competition
TRIER WALKING TOUR
SATURDAYS AT 1 P.M. UNTIL FALL, TOURIST INFO/PORTA NIGRA, TRIER
Enjoy a guided walking tour and visit the Romans, the Middle Ages and the Baroque Era in Germany’s oldest city. The city also offers Virtual Reality and other themed tours throughout the year. For more information, visit: https://www.trier-info.de/en/public-tours/city-walking-tour
