Festive Processions in Europe

Photos of colorful festive processions across Europe, highlighting traditional attire, parades, and religious commemorations from various cultures.

Munich, Germany - 18 September 2022: View of the vibrant Octoberfest parade, with participants in elaborate red and gold costumes, creating a dazzling spectacle against the city backdrop.

The so-called Bergstreittag is a beautiful centuries-old tradition and is celebrated on 22 July, the church memorial day and former feast day of Mary Magdalene in Schneeberg. The four quarterly sermons introduced in 1649 remained in place until 1845. These sermons were then abolished in favour of a single day, 22 July, which fell on Mary Magdalene. The Freiberg Mining Office recommended that this day should be celebrated with a festival and a mountain parade. In 1846, the Royal Ministry of Finance issued a decree to celebrate St Mary Magdalene's Day with a sermon and a magnificent mountain procession. The last major procession took place in July 1913. The First World War put an end to these processions. The tradition was not revived until July 1933, 528th Bergstreittag, church service in St Wolfgang's Church, Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany, Europe

The so-called Bergstreittag is a beautiful centuries-old tradition and is celebrated on 22 July, the church memorial day and former feast day of Mary Magdalene in Schneeberg. The four quarterly sermons introduced in 1649 remained in place until 1845. These sermons were then abolished in favour of a single day, 22 July, which fell on Mary Magdalene. The Freiberg Mining Office recommended that this day should be celebrated with a festival and a mountain parade. In 1846, the Royal Ministry of Finance issued a decree to celebrate St Mary Magdalene's Day with a sermon and a magnificent mountain procession. The last major procession took place in July 1913. The First World War put an end to these processions. The tradition was not revived until July 1933, 528th Bergstreittag, mountain parade, Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Ulmer Bindertanz in the monastery courtyard in Waiblingen, Ulm, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

The so-called Bergstreittag is a beautiful centuries-old tradition and is celebrated on 22 July, the church memorial day and former feast day of Mary Magdalene in Schneeberg. The four quarterly sermons introduced in 1649 remained in place until 1845. These sermons were then abolished in favour of a single day, 22 July, which fell on Mary Magdalene. The Freiberg Mining Office recommended that this day should be celebrated with a festival and a mountain parade. In 1846, the Royal Ministry of Finance issued a decree to celebrate St Mary Magdalene's Day with a sermon and a magnificent mountain procession. The last major procession took place in July 1913. The First World War put an end to these processions. The tradition was not revived until July 1933, 528th Bergstreittag, church service in St Wolfgang's Church, Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Miners pay their respects on the castle square Traditional mining and smelting parade in Freiberg. Hundreds of miners from various mining and metallurgical organisations marched through Freiberg's old town. For the first time, the miners' parade took place on the Schlossplatz. The march then continued via the Obermarkt, with the Freiberg Christmas market, to St Peter's Church for the so-called Mettenschicht. Over 10, 000 onlookers watched the event, Bergparade in Freiberg, Freiberg, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Bavaria, customs, Trachtler, brass band, back view

Guard of honor, Festa De L'Estandart, civic-religious festival in the Christian conquest of the city is commemorated by King Jaume I on December 31, 1229. Palma, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

The so-called Bergstreittag is a beautiful centuries-old tradition and is celebrated on 22 July, the church memorial day and former feast day of Mary Magdalene in Schneeberg. The four quarterly sermons introduced in 1649 remained in place until 1845. These sermons were then abolished in favour of a single day, 22 July, which fell on Mary Magdalene. The Freiberg Mining Office recommended that this day should be celebrated with a festival and a mountain parade. In 1846, the Royal Ministry of Finance issued a decree to celebrate St Mary Magdalene's Day with a sermon and a magnificent mountain procession. The last major procession took place in July 1913. The First World War put an end to these processions. The tradition was not revived until July 1933, 528th Bergstreittag, mountain parade, Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Telfer Schleicherlaufen Shrovetide Carnival Parade, Group The Schleicher Telfs Region Innsbruck Tirol, Tyrol Austria

Pilgrimage in traditional costume, Gnadenkappelle chapel, Altoetting, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

The so-called Bergstreittag is a beautiful centuries-old tradition and is celebrated on 22 July, the church memorial day and former feast day of Mary Magdalene in Schneeberg. The four quarterly sermons introduced in 1649 remained in place until 1845. These sermons were then abolished in favour of a single day, 22 July, which fell on Mary Magdalene. The Freiberg Mining Office recommended that this day should be celebrated with a festival and a mountain parade. In 1846, the Royal Ministry of Finance issued a decree to celebrate St Mary Magdalene's Day with a sermon and a magnificent mountain procession. The last major procession took place in July 1913. The First World War put an end to these processions. The tradition was not revived until July 1933, 528th Bergstreittag, mountain parade, Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany, Europe

church consecration festival on Oswaldisonntag Oswald Sunday , Oswaldi in Krakaudorf, men and boys in the Prangschützen uniforms white trousers with red lampas, scarlet vest, dark green tailcoat with crossed white belts and bearskin hats and armed with old muzzle loaders, go to the church for the service Krakau Murtal Steiermark, Styria Austria

Miners pay their respects on the Schlossplatz

Munich, Germany - 18 September 2022: View of the vibrant Octoberfest parade, with participants in elaborate red and gold costumes, creating a dazzling spectacle against the city backdrop.

Europe, Belgium, Brussels, medieval procession, Eglise St Jacques Sur Coudenberg

The so-called Bergstreittag is a beautiful centuries-old tradition and is celebrated on 22 July, the church memorial day and former feast day of Mary Magdalene in Schneeberg. The four quarterly sermons introduced in 1649 remained in place until 1845. These sermons were then abolished in favour of a single day, 22 July, which fell on Mary Magdalene. The Freiberg Mining Office recommended that this day should be celebrated with a festival and a mountain parade. In 1846, the Royal Ministry of Finance issued a decree to celebrate St Mary Magdalene's Day with a sermon and a magnificent mountain procession. The last major procession took place in July 1913. The First World War put an end to these processions. The tradition was not revived until July 1933, 528th Bergstreittag, mountain parade, Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Traditional Costumes, National Festival Parade, Latvian Freedom Monument, Riga, Latvia

church consecration festival on Oswaldisonntag Oswald Sunday , Oswaldi in Krakaudorf, men and boys in the Prangschützen uniforms white trousers with red lampas, scarlet vest, dark green tailcoat with crossed white belts and bearskin hats and armed with old muzzle loaders, go to the church for the service Krakau Murtal Steiermark, Styria Austria

The so-called Bergstreittag is a beautiful centuries-old tradition and is celebrated on 22 July, the church memorial day and former feast day of Mary Magdalene in Schneeberg. The four quarterly sermons introduced in 1649 remained in place until 1845. These sermons were then abolished in favour of a single day, 22 July, which fell on Mary Magdalene. The Freiberg Mining Office recommended that this day should be celebrated with a festival and a mountain parade. In 1846, the Royal Ministry of Finance issued a decree to celebrate St Mary Magdalene's Day with a sermon and a magnificent mountain procession. The last major procession took place in July 1913. The First World War put an end to these processions. The tradition was not revived until July 1933, 528th Bergstreittag, church service in St Wolfgang's Church, Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany, Europe

The so-called Bergstreittag is a beautiful centuries-old tradition and is celebrated on 22 July, the church memorial day and former feast day of Mary Magdalene in Schneeberg. The four quarterly sermons introduced in 1649 remained in place until 1845. These sermons were then abolished in favour of a single day, 22 July, which fell on Mary Magdalene. The Freiberg Mining Office recommended that this day should be celebrated with a festival and a mountain parade. In 1846, the Royal Ministry of Finance issued a decree to celebrate St Mary Magdalene's Day with a sermon and a magnificent mountain procession. The last major procession took place in July 1913. The First World War put an end to these processions. The tradition was not revived until July 1933, 528th Bergstreittag, mountain parade, Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany, Europe

BRUGES, BELGIUM, MAY 17: Annual Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day. Locals perform an historical reenactment and dramatizations of Biblical events. May 17, 2012 in Bruges (Brugge), Belgium, Europe

Ceremonial Changing of the Guard, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea

The so-called Bergstreittag is a beautiful centuries-old tradition and is celebrated on 22 July, the church memorial day and former feast day of Mary Magdalene in Schneeberg. The four quarterly sermons introduced in 1649 remained in place until 1845. These sermons were then abolished in favour of a single day, 22 July, which fell on Mary Magdalene. The Freiberg Mining Office recommended that this day should be celebrated with a festival and a mountain parade. In 1846, the Royal Ministry of Finance issued a decree to celebrate St Mary Magdalene's Day with a sermon and a magnificent mountain procession. The last major procession took place in July 1913. The First World War put an end to these processions. The tradition was not revived until July 1933, 528th Bergstreittag, mountain parade, Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Mountain Dispute Day Schnneberg 2013

Bavaria, chapel, traditional costume, marches

Pilgrimage in traditional costume, Gnadenkappelle chapel, Altoetting, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Bell stirrer in the Maschkera procession at carnival, Mittenwald, Werdenfelser Land, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Narrensprung Ravensburg, Swabian-Alemannic Fastnacht, Ravensburg, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Traditional Hueter festival in Perchtoldsdorf, Austria, Lower Austria, Vienna area, Perchtoldsdorf

The so-called Bergstreittag is a beautiful centuries-old tradition and is celebrated on 22 July, the church memorial day and former feast day of Mary Magdalene in Schneeberg. The four quarterly sermons introduced in 1649 remained in place until 1845. These sermons were then abolished in favour of a single day, 22 July, which fell on Mary Magdalene. The Freiberg Mining Office recommended that this day should be celebrated with a festival and a mountain parade. In 1846, the Royal Ministry of Finance issued a decree to celebrate St Mary Magdalene's Day with a sermon and a magnificent mountain procession. The last major procession took place in July 1913. The First World War put an end to these processions. The tradition was not revived until July 1933, 528th Bergstreittag, mountain parade, Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Dance with swords and historical cotumes, Georgiritt in Traunstein, Chiemgau, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Rose Festival, Bulgaria, Europe

Archdc Toledo 04-16-14 Holy Week 2014. Holy Wednesday. Procession of the Holy Christ of Humility Photo: Luna Revenga.

Koetztinger Pfingstritt, one of the largest mounted religious processions in Europe, at Pentecost, Bad Koetzting, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, PublicGround, Europe

Miners pay their respects on the Schlossplatz

Swiss Guards take part in a swearing-in ceremony in San Damaso Courtyard, Vatican city.

Bavaria, Mittenwald, chapel, traditional costume, marches

Leonhardifahrt (pilgrimage) in Benediktbeuren, Upper Bavaria, Germany,

Traditional Hueter festival in Perchtoldsdorf, Austria, Lower Austria, Vienna area, Perchtoldsdorf

Bavaria, Werdenfels, Mittenwald, alp world Karwendel, festival with traditional costumes,

Torch parade during the traditional Sarn Church festival in Sarntheim, Sarntaler Alps, Province of Bolzano-Bozen, Italy, Europe

Historic sword dance, Georgiritt, George's Ride, Easter Monday procession, town square with parish church in Traunstein, Chiemgau, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

The so-called Bergstreittag is a beautiful centuries-old tradition and is celebrated on 22 July, the church memorial day and former feast day of Mary Magdalene in Schneeberg. The four quarterly sermons introduced in 1649 remained in place until 1845. These sermons were then abolished in favour of a single day, 22 July, which fell on Mary Magdalene. The Freiberg Mining Office recommended that this day should be celebrated with a festival and a mountain parade. In 1846, the Royal Ministry of Finance issued a decree to celebrate St Mary Magdalene's Day with a sermon and a magnificent mountain procession. The last major procession took place in July 1913. The First World War put an end to these processions. The tradition was not revived until July 1933, 528th Bergstreittag, mountain parade, Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Bavaria, traditional costumes, mountain riflemen, folklore, tradition, customs, flag delegations

The witches, parade of the Swabian-Alemannic carnival in Villingen-Schwenningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Portugal, Tomar, Preparing for the Festival of the Trays

BRUGES, BELGIUM - MAY 17: Annual Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day. Locals perform dramatizations of Biblical events - the Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem. May 17, 2012 in Bruges (Brugge), Belgium

The Sauerwasenhexe, parade of the Swabian-Alemannic carnival in Villingen-Schwenningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Traditionally dressed riders parading during the Madonna dei Martiri festival, in Fonni, Nuoro district, Sardinia, Italy.

The so-called Bergstreittag is a beautiful centuries-old tradition and is celebrated on 22 July, the church memorial day and former feast day of Mary Magdalene in Schneeberg. The four quarterly sermons introduced in 1649 remained in place until 1845. These sermons were then abolished in favour of a single day, 22 July, which fell on Mary Magdalene. The Freiberg Mining Office recommended that this day should be celebrated with a festival and a mountain parade. In 1846, the Royal Ministry of Finance issued a decree to celebrate St Mary Magdalene's Day with a sermon and a magnificent mountain procession. The last major procession took place in July 1913. The First World War put an end to these processions. The tradition was not revived until July 1933, 528th Bergstreittag, mountain parade, Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Ulmer Bindertanz in the monastery courtyard in Waiblingen, Ulm, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Leonhardifahrt (pilgrimage) in Benediktbeuren, Upper Bavaria, Germany,

Every year at Easter there are about 5 processions in Lusatia, each with about 200 riders. The Catholic Church continues old Sorbian rites here. Thousands of spectators watch the impressive cavalcades

BRUGES, BELGIUM, MAY 17: Annual Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day. Locals perform an historical reenactment and dramatizations of Biblical events. May 17, 2012 in Bruges (Brugge), Belgium, Europe

Pilgrimage to St. Koloman near Fuessen, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

The procession through Weerberg Village to celebrate Herz-Jesu Festival.; Austria.

Pilgrimage in traditional costume, Gnadenkappelle chapel, Altoetting, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Pilgrimage in traditional costume, Gnadenkappelle chapel, Altoetting, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Miners pay their respects on the Schlossplatz

The so-called Bergstreittag is a beautiful centuries-old tradition and is celebrated on 22 July, the church memorial day and former feast day of Mary Magdalene in Schneeberg. The four quarterly sermons introduced in 1649 remained in place until 1845. These sermons were then abolished in favour of a single day, 22 July, which fell on Mary Magdalene. The Freiberg Mining Office recommended that this day should be celebrated with a festival and a mountain parade. In 1846, the Royal Ministry of Finance issued a decree to celebrate St Mary Magdalene's Day with a sermon and a magnificent mountain procession. The last major procession took place in July 1913. The First World War put an end to these processions. The tradition was not revived until July 1933, 528th Bergstreittag, church service in St Wolfgang's Church, Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Belgium, Bruges, Procession of the Holy Blood, people,

Koetztinger Pfingstritt, one of the largest mounted religious processions in Europe, at Pentecost, Bad Koetzting, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, PublicGround, Europe

10/08/2005. Don3 JMSerrano. 9.10.05. Seville. Moors and Christians in the Plaza Nueva. Archsev.

Procession of relics entering the arena on Johannesplatz square, Schwaebisch Gmuend, 08/07/2012, 850 years Gmuend, Schwaebisch Gmuend, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Feast of Corpus Christi procession in Gmund at Tegernsee lake, Upper Bavaria Germany

The so-called Bergstreittag is a beautiful centuries-old tradition and is celebrated on 22 July, the church memorial day and former feast day of Mary Magdalene in Schneeberg. The four quarterly sermons introduced in 1649 remained in place until 1845. These sermons were then abolished in favour of a single day, 22 July, which fell on Mary Magdalene. The Freiberg Mining Office recommended that this day should be celebrated with a festival and a mountain parade. In 1846, the Royal Ministry of Finance issued a decree to celebrate St Mary Magdalene's Day with a sermon and a magnificent mountain procession. The last major procession took place in July 1913. The First World War put an end to these processions. The tradition was not revived until July 1933, 528th Bergstreittag, mountain parade, Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany, Europe

guard of honor, Festa De L'Estandart, civic-religious festival in the Christian conquest of the city is commemorated by King Jaume I on December 31, 1229. Palma, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe.

85. Loisachgaufest of the traditional costume clubs in Bad Tölz,

Corpus Christi procession, Au bei Bad Aibling, Bad Feilnbach, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

The pageant of the Golden Tree. Bruges. Belgium.

Koetztinger Pfingstritt, one of the largest mounted religious processions in Europe, at Pentecost, Bad Koetzting, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, PublicGround, Europe

eve of Oswaldisonntag Oswald Sunday parade tattoo with the Samson figure and band in Krakaudorf, church Krakaudorf Krakau Murtal Steiermark, Styria Austria

The procession to celebrate the Herz-Jesu Festival enters a large meadow overlooked by the Karwendel mountain range.; Austria.

Every year at Easter there are about 5 processions in Lusatia, each with about 200 riders. The Catholic Church continues old Sorbian rites here. Thousands of spectators watch the impressive cavalcades

Parade dressed in imperial clothing at Confucius Temple market, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China

Altar servers pull the palm donkey for the palm procession, Parish Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Thaur, Innsbruck district, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Every year at Easter there are about 5 processions in Lusatia, each with about 200 riders. The Catholic Church continues old Sorbian rites here. Thousands of spectators watch the impressive cavalcades

Traditional blood ride with 2200 riders and horses in honour of a blood relic, Catholic, largest equestrian procession in Europe, Upper Swabia, Weingarten, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Every year at Easter there are about 5 processions in Lusatia, each with about 200 riders. The Catholic Church continues old Sorbian rites here. Thousands of spectators watch the impressive cavalcades

Trachtler at traditional Schnalzer competition in Saalfelden im Pinzgau, en, Salzburger Land, Austria, Europe

Pilgrimage Leonhardi-Ritt in St. Leonhard am Wonneberg

Corpus Christi procession, Toerwang, Samerberg, Chiemgau, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Bagpipers, musicians, music concert, Scottish flag, Sigmaringen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

The so-called Bergstreittag is a beautiful centuries-old tradition and is celebrated on 22 July, the church memorial day and former feast day of Mary Magdalene in Schneeberg. The four quarterly sermons introduced in 1649 remained in place until 1845. These sermons were then abolished in favour of a single day, 22 July, which fell on Mary Magdalene. The Freiberg Mining Office recommended that this day should be celebrated with a festival and a mountain parade. In 1846, the Royal Ministry of Finance issued a decree to celebrate St Mary Magdalene's Day with a sermon and a magnificent mountain procession. The last major procession took place in July 1913. The First World War put an end to these processions. The tradition was not revived until July 1933, 528th Bergstreittag, mountain parade, Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Miners pay their respects on the Schlossplatz

Spain, Seville, Side view of helmet member of marching band during Holy Week celebrations

Members of folk group Hrvatski narodni dom from Hamilton, Canada on the 49th International Folklore Festival in Zagreb, Croatia

Georgiritt, George's Ride, Easter Monday procession, blessing, Ettendorf Church, Traunstein, Chiemgau, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

13th mountain procession with mountain devotion to the Festival of Lights in Bergiesshuebel

Michaelmas procession, Gaissach, Isarwinkel, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Feast of Corpus Christi procession in Gmund at Tegernsee lake, Upper Bavaria Germany

Swiss Guards take part in a swearing-in ceremony in San Damaso Courtyard, Vatican city.

Every year at Easter there are about 5 processions in Lusatia, each with about 200 riders. The Catholic Church continues old Sorbian rites here. Thousands of spectators watch the impressive cavalcades

The so-called Bergstreittag is a beautiful centuries-old tradition and is celebrated on 22 July, the church memorial day and former feast day of Mary Magdalene in Schneeberg. The four quarterly sermons introduced in 1649 remained in place until 1845. These sermons were then abolished in favour of a single day, 22 July, which fell on Mary Magdalene. The Freiberg Mining Office recommended that this day should be celebrated with a festival and a mountain parade. In 1846, the Royal Ministry of Finance issued a decree to celebrate St Mary Magdalene's Day with a sermon and a magnificent mountain procession. The last major procession took place in July 1913. The First World War put an end to these processions. The tradition was not revived until July 1933, 528th Bergstreittag, church service in St Wolfgang's Church, Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Feast of Corpus Christi procession in Gmund at Tegernsee lake, Upper Bavaria Germany

England, Lancashire, Uppermill. Bells on the legs of Morris Men at the Saddleworth Rushcart Festival.

Annual traditional St. Ulrich's ride from Steingaden to the Kreuzbergkirche (church),

Pasto Colombia March 2018 Faithfuls carry the canopy through the streets of Pasto during the Holy Week ceremony to reach the Cathedral Temple in Pasto, Pasto, Colombia

Wind group, Semana Santa, Holy Week, Palma de Majorca, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

Maypole erection in the municipality of Jachenau, Bavaria, Germany

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