Dusseldorfer Rheinkirmes
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The "Largest Fair on the Rhine", Düsseldorfer Rheinkirmes celebrates St. Apollinaris, the patron saint of Dusseldorf, with a massive 10-day funfair starting the third Sunday of each July. About 4 million people make their way to the neon-lit fairgrounds every year to enjoy a wide variety of rides and games. Event highlights include the "Historic Procession" of marching bands, uniformed shooters, and horse-led carriages, the spectacular fair-closing fireworks, and a target shooting competition. This competition lies at the heart of the Rheinkirmes -- taking place since the event's inception in 1435, its winner holds the title of "Schützenkönig" for a year.