# German community anniversary events > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-community-anniversary-events > Updated: 2026-08-02T14:55:32.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, the Kreuznacher Stadtwerke announced a centennial celebration scheduled for 26 September in Bad Kreuznach. The festival will feature family attractions, cultural displays and a focus on the utility’s role in the energy transition, including services for heat pumps, photovoltaics and tree‑planting initiatives. A few days later, in early August 2026, the fire brigade of Nitschreuth in the Greiz district marked its 150‑year anniversary with a parade of historic and modern equipment, a youth‑brigade demonstration and community entertainment. The event was supported by local sponsors and followed by a series of cultural activities across Greiz, such as a summer festival, concerts and guided tours. Both snapshots illustrate how German municipalities use milestone anniversaries to engage residents, showcase local heritage and promote public services and cultural life. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-02: Greiz fire brigade marks 150‑year anniversary with village‑wide celebration Nitschreuth’s fire brigade celebrated its 150th anniversary with a parade and village festivities, supported by Sparkasse Gera‑Greiz and attended by Landrat Ulli Schäfer. Greiz also hosted a summer festival, a 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greiz-fire-brigade-marks-150year-anniversary-with-villagewide-celebration ### 2026-07-29: Kreuznacher Stadtwerke Celebrate 100 Years with Citizen Festival on September 26 Kreuznacher Stadtwerke mark 100 years with a citizen festival on 26 September in Bad Kreuznach, featuring family activities, the Eddy mascot, and showcasing their energy services and community projects. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kreuznacher-stadtwerke-celebrate-100-years-with-citizen-festival-on-september-26 --- Cite as: German community anniversary events. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-community-anniversary-events