Raucous Thursday in Lindau: Experience the Power Transfer at the Old Town Hall
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Raucous Thursday in Lindau: When the Fools Take Over the City
The Raucous Day is the powerful start to Carnival in Lindau – an event experience between tradition and spine-tingling moments. From dawn, the Lindau Fool's Guild shapes the event atmosphere in the old town: Fool awakening, ultimatum to the city leader, execution meal, fool tree setting, and finally the storming of the Old Town Hall. A day when organization and tradition seamlessly intertwine.
Fool Awakening from 6 AM: Soundscape of Fanfare and Rolling Kegs
Before sunrise, the guild begins the fool awakening. Horns, fanfares, and rolling special barrels echo through the alleys – the mood of the crowd oscillates between anticipation and awe. The traditional fool's call Hoppla Ho serves as the emotional thread throughout the day.
11:11 AM at the Old Town Hall: Ultimatum and Execution Meal
At exactly 11:11 AM, the Fool's Guild demands the transfer of power from the city leader. A dense event experience crystallizes between speech and counter-speech before drinks and snacks are served as the execution meal. A prime example of successful audience engagement: families, tradition fans, and the curious find their moment here.
Evening: Fool Tree Setting and Storming the Town Hall
Around 5:45 PM, the procession of the guild forms for the fool tree setting in front of the Old Town Hall. When the fool march sounds and the tree stands, the final act of event planning begins: the storm over the front steps and ladders, the proclamation of the fool commandments – and jubilation in Bismarck Square.
Tradition, Organization, Safety
The Lindau / Bodensee Fool's Guild organizes the processes with experienced event planning. Public spaces, dense visitor traffic, and winter conditions require warm clothing and attention. Parking in the island-close parking garages relieves the old town.
Conclusion
A day full of sensory experiences: ringing alleys, colorful costumes, crackling tension in front of the town hall. Anyone wanting to experience Carnival authentically is in the right place – arrive early, stand in the midst, feel the tradition, and celebrate Lindau.
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