Fire Brigade Pilgrimage to the Marienweiher Basilica

The 2025 edition adhered to the tried-and-tested format: assembly at Radoplatz, pilgrimage to the basilica, and a joint ecumenical service. The brigades — usually in uniform, with standards and pipes — followed the classic pattern of Upper Franconian pilgrimage culture, which has shaped Marienweiher for centuries.

Marienweiher, as a pilgrimage site, has retained its special significance for fire brigades across generations. The evening service in the Baroque basilica is also a moment of reflection for participants on the importance of voluntary service.