Name: Festwochenende 775 Years Pasewalk 2026
Start: 2026-09-04T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-06T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Innenstadt Pasewalk

775 Years Pasewalk

About 775 Years Pasewalk

The Pomeranian district town of Pasewalk is celebrating its anniversary year with a three-day festival weekend: the town turns 775 years old in 2026. From September 4th to 6th, 2026, the entire city center will transform into a grand festival stage. The highlight is the approximately four-kilometer-long parade on Saturday, which will recount Pasewalk's history from the Middle Ages to the present day in ten epochs. Themed markets, a cultural program, and surprises will accompany the three days of festivities. The patronage has been taken over by Bettina Martin, the Science Minister of the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Dates 04 Sep — 06 Sep 2026

Venue Pasewalk (13075)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

775 Years Pasewalk — edition 2026

The festival weekend celebrating the 775th anniversary of Pasewalk will take place from September 4th to 6th, 2026, throughout the entire city center. The highlight is the approximately four-kilometer-long historical parade on Saturday, September 5th, which will recount the city's history from the Middle Ages to the present day in ten epochs. Themed markets, a cultural program, and surprises will be offered throughout the three days. The patronage is held by Science Minister Bettina Martin. Free admission.

Festival Weekend 2026 — Highlight of the Anniversary Year

The three-day festival weekend from September 4th to 6th, 2026, marks the conclusion and highlight of the "775 Years Pasewalk" anniversary year. The entire city center will become a festival stage: themed markets, cultural performances, and surprises will accompany visitors throughout all three days.

The central program item is the grand historical parade on Saturday, September 5th. It will stretch for approximately four kilometers through the city and is divided into ten epochs — from the Middle Ages to the present day. Companies, clubs, and institutions will participate with floats, walking groups, and historical reenactments. External groups such as the Burgverein Burg Stargard, the Ukranenland Torgelow, and Schloss Penkun have confirmed their participation. The state of MV is supporting the festival with €15,000.

Highlights 775 Years Pasewalk 2026

Historical parade over approximately four kilometers in ten epochs
Three-day festival throughout Pasewalk's city center
Patronage by Science Minister Bettina Martin
Participation of historical associations from all over Pomerania

Programme 775 Years Pasewalk 2026

Program 2026

Friday, September 4th, 2026 — Kick-off of the festival weekend in Pasewalk's city center, opening of the themed markets, evening cultural program
Saturday, September 5th, 2026 — Grand historical parade (approx. 4 km) in ten epochs from the Middle Ages to the present day, themed markets and stage program in the city center
Sunday, September 6th, 2026 — Continuation of markets and cultural performances, relaxed festival conclusion

The complete program will be published on the organizer's website of the City of Pasewalk.

Prices 775 Years Pasewalk 2026

Access to the festival weekend and the parade is free. Costs will only be incurred for food and individual activities.

Practical information

Practical information — 775 Years Pasewalk

Getting There

Pasewalk is located in southeastern Pomerania, accessible via the A20 (Pasewalk exit) and the B104 / B109. Pasewalk station is a regional hub with connections from Stralsund, Neubrandenburg, and Szczecin. The city center is within walking distance of the station.

Admission

Access to the festival weekend and the parade is free. Costs will only be incurred for food and individual activities.

Parade

The approximately four-kilometer-long historical parade will take place on Saturday, September 5th, 2026.

Organizer

City of Pasewalk, Phone +49 3973 2510, [email protected].

775 Years Pasewalk — A City Celebrates

Pasewalk, the district town in Vorpommern-Greifswald, was first mentioned in a document in 1251. In 2026, the town will celebrate its 775th anniversary. The entire calendar year is marked by special events — from the New Year's reception and the Cuirassier Ball to the Stadtringfest. The grand festival weekend from September 4th to 6th, 2026, will be the crowning finale and highlight of the anniversary year.

The Historical Parade

The centerpiece of the festival weekend is the grand parade on Saturday, September 5th. It will wind its way through the city center over a route of approximately four kilometers. The parade is divided into ten sections, each representing an epoch of the city's history — from the Middle Ages and the Hanseatic period to the cuirassier garrison and the present day. Companies, clubs, associations, and institutions will participate with lovingly designed floats, walking groups, and historical reenactments. The parade planning is led by museum director Maria Mischke.

Three Days of Program in the City Center

Themed markets in Pasewalk's city center throughout all three days
Cultural performances on stages in the city center
Historical parade in ten epochs on Saturday
Surprises and special program for visitors of all ages

Guests from All Over the Region

Numerous external groups have confirmed their participation in the parade, including the Greifenschlag cultural association from Greifswald, the Burgverein Burg Stargard, the Ukranenland Torgelow, Schloss Penkun, and a historical uniform society from Thuringia. Thus, the Pasewalk festival weekend becomes a meeting point for the historical association scene in Pomerania and beyond.

With State Funding

The patronage of the anniversary festival has been taken over by Bettina Martin, Science Minister of the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern — an acknowledgment of the town's civic engagement. The state of MV is supporting the festival weekend with €15,000 in funding. The city administration is coordinating the preparations through five working groups.