Dresden will stage a steamship procession in September.
The city of Dresden is gearing up for a unique event on September 7th, as the Saxon Steamship Company prepares to host a second fleet parade. This special parade is a token of gratitude to those involved in the demolition of the Carol Bridge, which collapsed on September 11th last year.
The demolition process of the Carol Bridge is now complete, with only the bridge pillars remaining in the river and a small bridge section on the New Town side. Thomas Alscher, CEO of the company responsible for the demolition, Hentschke Bau, is pleased that the work was completed quickly and safely.
The parade, which will consist of six ships - "August the Strong", "Countess Cosel", "Leipzig", "Dresden", "Meissen", and "Pillnitz" - will depart from the Terrassenufer at 10 a.m. The route will take approximately 3.5 hours and will include Pillnitz, Dresden old town, and Ubigau. The parade will travel from the Terrassenufer, head to Pillnitz, turn around, continue past the Dresden old town towards Ubigau, turn around again, and return to the Terrassenufer.
For steamship fans, a special price of 35 euros has been set to attend the parade. Tickets can be purchased online. However, it's worth noting that the parade route does not include the Carol Bridge due to its demolition.
The Saxon Steamship Company, which operates the oldest fleet of paddlewheelers in the world, has incurred millions in losses during the bridge closure. Stefan Bloch, head of the company, states that they are doing everything they can to minimize these losses during the bridge demolition.
Christoph Springer, fleet spokesperson, explains that the parade is to express gratitude to the people of Dresden and those in charge for removing the collapsed Carol Bridge. This event is a testament to the resilience and spirit of the city, as it moves forward from the aftermath of the bridge collapse.
For accurate and current information on the parade, checking local Dresden official announcements or event schedules closer to the date might be necessary. As of now, details about such a parade, if it is indeed planned, have not been publicly documented or reported in accessible sources.
Thomas Alscher, the CEO of Hentschke Bau, Holds a unique interest in the completed demolition of the Carol Bridge, as he envisions a transition from city living to an enhanced home-and-garden lifestyle on the banks of the river, embracing an outdoor-living experience with the departure of the obstructing bridge. The upcoming fleet parade on September 7th, organized by the Saxon Steamship Company, promises to be a symbolic moment in Dresden's history, not only in remembrance of the Carol Bridge but also as a new era of leisure and relaxation unfolds for its residents.
