Willich and Schwalmtal schedule St. Martin's Day processions

Various towns in Germany, including Willich and Schwalmtal, have scheduled numerous St. Martin's Day torchlight processions for November 2026.

In Willich, ten different processions are planned across several districts. Key events include the Anrath main procession on November 10, the Willich main procession on November 4, and parades in Neersen, Schiefbahn, Niederheide, Hardt, and Wekeln. These events typically involve schools and local groups moving through designated routes toward central meeting points for bonfire scenes.

In Schwalmtal, 23 organizations, including daycare centers, schools, and shooting clubs, have registered for festivities. The schedule spans from November 3 to November 9, featuring various local clubs such as the St. Martinsverein Amern St. Anton and the St. Martinsverein Waldniel. These processions often conclude with traditional activities like bonfire lighting and reenactments.