Image: Phil Stekl
This year’s carnival season is a week shorter than last year – Ash Wednesday is already on February 14th. Four days beforehand, on Saturday, February 10th, the highlight of the foolish time in Linz will be the Pirate Ball. Up to 1,700 visitors are expected at the 65th edition of the masked ball in the Posthof – the last traditional costume ball in the state capital. There are eight bars and three live bands.
Maps only digitally
This year the Pirate Ball is again being organized by the even more traditional Ister rowing club, which, founded in 1876, will celebrate 150 years in two years. As every year, the facts are impressive: a core team of ten people organizes the ball and is supported by around 100 helpers from all age groups – all on a voluntary basis, of course, which, according to ball spokesman Berndt Papinski, is no longer a given today. Like every year, the Pirate Ball has been further developed this time too. Tickets are no longer available in print, but only digitally. For the first time there are also vegan dishes and a fourth competition category. As ball connoisseurs know, the most creative group, the weirdest individual costume and the largest group have received awards so far. This year, in response to a request from the audience, the most creative couple will be added. The awards go up at midnight and there are great prizes to be won. In addition to the volunteers, the party is also made possible by numerous partners and sponsors. The support ranges from donations of goods to discounted conditions when shopping.
Promoting young talent
As always, the proceeds go to the youth, specifically to the young people at the rowing club. The current Olympic qualification shows that the money is well invested, because this year there is an Austrian men’s eight that still has a chance of qualifying for Paris. Three of the rowers come from the Linz ball organizer Ister.
As always, there is a gift for the guests on the way home from the ball: the “devil’s scooter” for the hangover breakfast. But first you have to get your hands on tickets; according to reports there are still remaining stocks available.
Further carnival dates:
Children’s carnival in the Brucknerhaus Linz
To mark the Bruckner Year, the Brucknerhaus is celebrating a carnival festival for children on February 4th from 2:30 p.m.
Children’s carnival at the NMS Langholzfeld in Pasching
On Sunday, February 4th, at 2:30 p.m., Team Hofko and ÖAAB invite you to the children’s carnival in the NMS Langholzfeld gym.
Carnival ball at the Strauss inn in Ansfelden
The Linz-Ebelsberg-Kleinmünchen carnival guild invites you to the court ball at the Gasthaus Strauss on February 10th. Starts at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.
Gschnas from the Linzer Naturfreunde
On February 10th, the nature lovers are holding their carnival event in the Volkshaus Keferfeld, admission: 8 p.m.
Children’s carnival at Martinshof in Kematen
On February 10th, the ÖVP Kematen invites you to the children’s carnival in the Martinshof, entry is from 3 p.m.
The big Enns carnival parade
On February 10th, the carnival hustle and bustle begins at 10 a.m. in the city center, the parade starts at 2 p.m., and the best floats will be awarded prizes at 4 p.m.
Children’s carnival in the Forum Neuhofen
The SPÖ Neuhofen is organizing the Neuhofen children’s carnival on February 11th at 2:30 p.m. with carnival animation and donuts in the forum.
Children’s carnival with Pippi Longstocking in Gallneukirchen
On February 11th, the ÖVP women’s movement invites you to the children’s carnival from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Riepl Inn.
Fool’s stronghold on Leonding’s town square
On February 13th from 2:30 p.m. the town square will become a fool’s stronghold with the Eilisho Rufling carnival guild.
Carnival conclusion of the Kinderfreunde Linz
On Shrove Tuesday, February 13th, the Linz children’s friends will celebrate the highlight of the season from 2:30 p.m. in the Central.
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