Flowering colors and big celebration: 50 years of sparking in Bockum-Hövel!

Flowering colors and big celebration: 50 years of sparking in Bockum-Hövel!

On March 2, 2025, Bockum-Hövel experienced a spectacular highlight in the carnival calendar: the annual spark of sparks took place and attracted impressive 15,000 spectators. This event was particularly celebrated this year, since the carnival association KC Rote Funken Bockum-Hövel celebrated its 50th anniversary. The move started at 2:11 p.m. from Strackstraße and ended in the Bürgersaal Anno 03, where a large carnival party was then carried out from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The motto of the anniversary parade was "50 years of sparking in Bockum-Hövel". The organizers offered the spectators a diverse parade with many foot groups and cars. The highlights of the presentation included three impressive prince cars, a car of the Star Wars team, the rural youth car and the Pink route car. The move by the MusikExpress Ostwennemar received musical accompaniment, which contributed to the exuberant mood.

The story of the red sparks

The KC Red Funken Bockum-Hövel was founded in 1974 when Bockum-Hövel was still an independent city. The founding meeting took place on March 31, 1974 in the Mönnig restaurant. The first chairman of the association was Hermann Bäumer, while Arnold Rosga took over the office of the first session president. At the beginning, the association only counted 43 members; In the meantime there are over 100.

The first Rose Monday parade took place in 1975, originally on Rose Monday. In 2011 the move to Sunday was moved to avoid competition for the Hammer Rosenmontagszug. During his best years, the move attracted over 10,000 people, but in 2007 only 5,000 came, which was due to technical problems and the associated restrictions.

special challenges and digital alternatives

The move had to be canceled several times in the past, including the Gulf War, storm warnings and the Corona pandemic. In order to maintain tradition during the pandemic, a digital carnival parade was organized, which made it possible to carry out the celebrations despite the restrictions.

Visitors who wanted to take part in the Gala meeting of the KC Red Funken on February 8, 2025 were able to purchase tickets for 14 euros. Clubs, schools and kindergartens were also called for a participation in the move, which strengthens community work and carnival spirit in the region.

Overall, the spark of move in Bockum-Hövel not only shows the joy of the carnival, but also the cohesion and traditions that have grown over five decades. The impressive number of participants of 15,000 spectators and the various creative cars and groups reflect the vitality and the importance of this event in local culture.

While the participants celebrated on the streets of Bockum-Hövel, it became clear that the spark parade is more than just a festival. It is a lively symbol for the story and the community that have shaped this city.

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