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Expansion of Offenbach Carnival Association's roster of members

Firework Spectacle Kicks Off at City Hall by Offenbach Carnival Club (OKV) on January 18, 2025

Newcomers in Offenbach Carnival Association
Newcomers in Offenbach Carnival Association

Expansion of Offenbach Carnival Association's roster of members

Offenbach Carnival Club Announces New Honorary Members for Upcoming Event

The Offenbach Carnival Club (OKV) has announced five new members to its honorary council, including local figures and enthusiasts of carnival events. The new members are Anja Kofahl, Lukas Kreher, Silke Seeger, Gertrud Marx, and Kim-Sarah Speer.

Anja Kofahl, chairwoman of the Offenbach cultural committee, has been appointed for her dedication to carnival events. Lukas Kreher, a former Lederbaron from Obertshausen, has been recognized for his efforts in strengthening the friendship between the carnivalists of Offenbach and Obertshausen. Silke Seeger, granddaughter of Alfred Seeger, a former Landesverweser of Lederania in Offenbach, has been honoured for her support of the Offenbach carnival. Gertrud Marx, chairwoman of the Tempelsee settlers' community and honorary city councilor, has been appointed for her long-standing presence at Offenbach carnival events. Lastly, Kim-Sarah Speer, a member of the state parliament, has been recognized for her support of the preservation of the Offenbach carnival tradition.

The OKV campaign is set to be a lively event, with the traditional storming of the town hall scheduled for February 15, 2025, at 1:11 PM. The day's events will begin with a visit to the weekly market at 10:00 AM, followed by the storming, and a stage program on the town square which is free for all carnival enthusiasts. An autograph session will take place at the KOMM Center from 11:00 AM.

The Offenbach Carnival Club chairman, Andreas Hümmer, and Senate President Ursula Ölcer, have expressed their gratitude to all sponsors for their commitment, ensuring the diversity and liveliness of the Offenbach carnival tradition. They also thanked the new and long-standing honorary members for their support of the Offenbach carnival.

Numerous volunteers and supporters are actively involved in this year's OKV campaign, promising a successful carnival event. The calendar for this year's OKV campaign is well-filled, with the storming of the town hall, market visit, autograph session, and stage program all part of the exciting lineup.

For the latest updates on the OKV campaign and the honorary memberships, it is recommended to check official Offenbach Carnival Club announcements or local news sources.

Silke Seeger, a supporter of the Offenbach carnival, has been honored as a new member of the Offenbach Carnival Club's honorary council due to her family's history in carnival events. With the new honorary members, the club aims to promote a lifestyle that values and supports home-and-garden traditions, like the Offenbach carnival, in their community.

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