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Creative solutions for culture and community
The district town of Groß-Gerau, like many municipalities in Germany, faces major financial challenges. The city is currently in the provisional housekeeping, which means that voluntary services - including the cultural program - cannot be realized for the time being. Nevertheless, the district town looks hopefully at the event year 2025 and thanks their committed cooperation partners and sponsors who enable creative alternatives with their support.
Culture despite financial challenges
“How I would like to continue the extensive cultural program of the past few years, but in view of the budgetary situation and the likely outstanding property tax adjustment, I cannot answer this. Such expenses are not legally permitted in the provisional budget management, ”explains Mayor Jörg Rüddenklau. "In 2025, we are facing serious cuts
that affect both the city and the citizens." Despite these restrictions, an exciting event program for the current year was set up thanks to close cooperation with numerous partners.
Proven highlights and new collaborations
Some events that can be carried out in a cost -neutral manner remain an integral part of the annual calendar. The creative market will again be a stage for creative minds in the Groß-Gerau town hall on March 29 and 30, 2025. "The event does not affect the household and can therefore take place as usual," emphasizes the responsible department of Sabine Hoffmann.
The popular spring awakening was planned for the first time with the Groß-Gerau 1865 EV trade association last year, framed by a trade show and a Sunday open. City administration and trade association are currently advising how the event can be successfully implemented at the end of April.
"We work with high pressure on a sustainable concept, so that the original format from inner city festival and trade show on April 26 and 27, 2025 can take place in Groß-Gerau city center," said the organizers.
Future open: GG runs, cultural summer GG local and open-air cinema
The popular city run "GG runs", which leads through the city center, is planned for Thursday, June 12, 2025. Other cooperation partners are sought here to secure the event together with organizer Thomas Zöller. Talks with the Kulturcafé Groß-Gerau association are underway for the cultural summer of the GG in order to implement selected events to a lower extent. The popular outdoor cinema evenings should also take place again in 2025, provided that a cooperation with the Groß-Gerau cinema play house succeeds.
Night of the senses: a cancellation that hurts
“The night of the senses cannot take place in 2025 due to the current financial situation. A festival of this magnitude cannot be implemented under the current conditions, ”Mayor Jörg Rüddenklau regrets. Nevertheless, the event year 2025 shows that a diverse offer is also possible with limited funds.
Find solutions together
"Cancellation is regrettable, but the more shows what is possible through creative ideas and strong partnerships," said Mayor Jörg Rüddenklau. “Thanks to the support of our cooperation partners and sponsors, we can offer a varied program that would not be possible without them. I am extremely grateful for this. ”
In addition, the first of two Street Food Festivals takes place in 2025 from April 11th to 13th on the market square. Organized by the Just Festival Event Media GmbH from North Rhine-Westphalia, the festival brings culinary diversity and live music to Groß-Gerau. After the successful premiere in the spring of 2024, the event will again ensure enjoyment and entertainment in 2025.
Despite all the challenges, the district town of Groß-Gerau remains optimistic and invites the citizens to actively help shape the event year 2025. Creative paths are found together to promote culture and community even in difficult times.
(Gross-Gerau / PM district- / Photo: Raphael Schmitt)
