Newcomers to the Offenbach Carnival Group
The Offenbach Carnival Village (OKV) is gearing up for an exciting celebration in 2025, with a diverse and lively programme that is sure to delight carnival enthusiasts.
In a recent press conference, the OKV chairman, Andreas Hümmer, and senate president, Ursula Ölcer, praised the new and long-standing honorary members for their unwavering support. Anja Kofahl, chairwoman of the Offenbach cultural committee, has been appointed to the honorary council for her enthusiasm towards carnival events. Kim-Sarah Speer, a member of the state parliament, has also been recognised for her support of carnival traditions. Lukas Kreher, former Lederbaron from Obertshausen, has been honoured for strengthening the friendship between the carnivalists of Offenbach and Obertshausen. Gertrud Marx, chairwoman of the Tempelsee settlers' community and honorary city councillor, and Silke Seeger, granddaughter of Alfred Seeger who shaped the Offenbach carnival, have also been appointed to the honorary council. However, further information about these individuals and their specific connections to the carnival is yet to be disclosed.
The event calendar is well-filled, with the traditional town hall storm taking place on February 15, 2025. The day begins at 10 a.m. with a visit to the weekly market at the town hall. The town hall storm itself commences at 1:11 p.m., marking a highlight of the Offenbach carnival tradition. Following the town hall storm, a stage programme on the town hall square will be open to all carnival enthusiasts, offering a free and entertaining afternoon.
In addition, an autograph session will be held at the KOMM Center from 11 a.m., providing a unique opportunity for fans to meet and interact with the honorary members and supporters involved in this year's campaign.
This year's OKV campaign promises to be a carnival success story, with numerous honorary members and supporters actively involved. The Offenbach carnival tradition continues to thrive, and the 2025 celebration is set to be one of the best yet. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements in the coming weeks.
The Honorary Council, consisting of Kim-Sarah Speer, Anja Kofahl, Gertrud Marx, Silke Seeger, Lukas Kreher, and others, are expected to contribute to the enrichment of the lifestyle associated with the Offenbach Carnival Village (OKV) home-and-garden scene, given their involvement in the carnival events and traditions. The KOMM Center's autograph session on February 15, 2025, offers fans a chance to engage with these honorary members and supporters for a home-and-garden style interaction, complementing the broader celebration of the carnival.
