Bayreuth Cancels Festival Street Party for 150th Anniversary Due to Budget Shortfall (faz.net)

• Bayreuth cancels anniversary street party due to budget gaps
• Surprise funding shortfalls after January announcement of large festival
• Mayor prioritizes schools, daycare, and hospital over festival
• Further cuts expected; council to decide June 24

"The city of Bayreuth has cancelled the planned street festival to kick off the Bayreuth Festival's 150th anniversary on July 25-26, citing unexpected large funding gaps. Mayor Andreas Zippel (SPD) announced further program cuts. The decision prioritizes social projects like school renovations and hospital upgrades. The city had announced a 'Festival150' in January. A committee will be briefed on June 17, with a city council decision on June 24."