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- The Wittlich Pig Fest or “Säubrennerkirmes” is celebrated every August in Wittlich to recall how a pig ate the turnip that was holding the city gates closed – which led to an army entering the city and destroying it.
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- So every year in remembrance of the pig that ate the the turnip which allowed an army to enter through the main city gates, Wittlich holds a Pig Fest to enjoy a giant pig roast and party for everyone – which starts with a ceremonial parade through the city.
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- These knights await their turn to begin marching in the parade – wasting no time in kicking off the party with their beer tankards in hand.
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- The pageantry continues as the city leadership plays their part in welcoming the distinguished guests to their place of honor – at the head of the table so to speak.
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- The fire brigade rings their bell announcing that the pending arrival of the city’s distinguished guests in their wagon isn’t far behind them at the end of the parade.
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- The fire brigade pulls a historic hand pump that was used in the old days for fighting fires in the city of Wittlich, Germany.
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- This ceremonial cannon is pulled along the parade route which is probably used to signify the start of the Wittlich Pig Fest or “Säubrennerkirmes.”
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- An equestrian club makes for a proper escort for the distinguished guests attending the Wittlich Pig Fest this year – who are right behind them in the parade.
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- A team of horses pulls a wagon with two finely dressed escorts for the two distinguished guests riding behind them in the wagon – the star attractions for the entire festival.
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- These two pigs are dressed for the occasion with turnips in their mouths – on their way to become the main attraction – part of a giant pork BBQ party for the entire city.
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- Here a pig is slowly roasted over a bed of coals – one of many roasted in the Pig Fest in order to provide what is the main course and central attraction for the entire city – roasted BBQ pork.
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- The band strikes up a tune and the entire city is ready to celebrate the annual Wittlich Pig Fest – which no one wants to miss in the entire region.
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- Wittlich is filled with carnival rides, amusements and attractions – along with the best food, beer and wine – which makes for quite a party.
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- From high above the center of Wittlich the ferris wheel provides a bird’s eye view of the fairgrounds that spread out along the streets of the city.
