Name: 150 Years of Volunteer Fire Department City Center 2
Start: 2026-09-11T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-14T01:59:59+02:00
Location: Sparkassen-Arena Hildesheim

150 Years of Firefighting History, Blue Light Atmosphere and Festive Mood in Hildesheim

When the Volunteer Fire Department Hildesheim City Center 2 celebrates its 150th anniversary, living tradition meets true festival feeling: From September 11 to 14, 2026, the Sparkassen Arena on Pappelallee will transform into a place full of community, music, and impressive firefighting moments. The anniversary celebration officially starts on Friday, September 11, 2026, with festival activities and a festive gathering; on Saturday, the blue light mile, party band, and DJ follow, and on Sunday, the festive parade with subsequent celebrations. ([hildesheimer-lichterfahrt.de](https://www.hildesheimer-lichterfahrt.de/aktuelle-infos/neuigkeiten/150-jahre-ff-stadtmitte-2.html))

An Anniversary with History and Heart

Since 1876, the local fire department City Center 2 has been serving Hildesheim. The official club page announces the anniversary as a major community celebration that makes the long tradition of the department visible and fills the city center with life. This connection between volunteer work, city history, and public celebration gives the weekend a special character. ([stm2.de](https://www.stm2.de/stm2/?utm_source=openai))

Friday: Kick-off with Free Admission and Party Atmosphere

On Friday, the festive weekend begins at 6:00 PM with the official opening and the festive gathering in the arena. Starting at around 8:00 PM, a live DJ will create a party atmosphere; the evening is completely free and thus directly sets a strong signal for an open festival atmosphere and a low-threshold community experience. ([bestofhildesheim.de](https://bestofhildesheim.de/hier-geht-was/?utm_source=openai))

Saturday: Blue Light Mile, Interactive Activities, and Live Party

Saturday is all about blue light organizations. From 12:00 PM, Pappelallee will turn into a blue light mile with demonstrations and free activities to participate in. In the evening, the big party starts in the Sparkassen Arena with the band On the Rox; the ticket price is 12.50 Euros according to Eventfrog. This connects the anniversary with hands-on technology and a solid live experience. ([bestofhildesheim.de](https://bestofhildesheim.de/hier-geht-was/?utm_source=openai))

Sunday: Festive Parade, Vintage Cars, and Family Moments

On Sunday, the traditional festive parade through the city center begins at 1:00 PM. Historical vintage cars, live music, and subsequent celebrations at the Sparkassen Arena provide a relaxed conclusion. For younger guests, there are a carousel, bouncy castle, and other offerings - a classic family finale with a lot of connection to the city. ([bestofhildesheim.de](https://bestofhildesheim.de/hier-geht-was/?utm_source=openai))

Location, Arrival, and Parking

The Sparkassen Arena Hildesheim is located at Pappelallee 1, 31137 Hildesheim. According to the arena operator, there are 100 parking spaces directly in front of the house, additional parking along Pappelallee, and around 2000 spaces at the nearby shooting range. By train, you can go to Hildesheim main station, then take bus line 3 to the Schützenwiese stop. ([eventarena-hildesheim.de](https://www.eventarena-hildesheim.de/besucher-informationen/anfahrt-und-parken))

The conclusion: This anniversary weekend offers more than a classic festival - it is a mix of firefighting tradition, interactive experiences, family programs, and evening parties. Anyone wanting to experience Hildesheim in its liveliest way should not miss this special weekend. ([hildesheimer-lichterfahrt.de](https://www.hildesheimer-lichterfahrt.de/aktuelle-infos/neuigkeiten/150-jahre-ff-stadtmitte-2.html))