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Göppingen: Marriage proposal in the Ferris wheel - Mayor Maier surprises his love!
Mayor Alex Maier gets engaged in the Ferris wheel during the 375th May Day in Göppingen - a romantic moment full of tradition.
Göppingen: Marriage proposal in the Ferris wheel - Mayor Maier surprises his love!
Alex Maier, the mayor of Göppingen, got engaged to his long-time partner Johanna Töpferhardt during the anniversary of May Day. The romantic marriage proposal took place in the Ferris wheel, a special moment as part of the celebrated May Day, which takes place from May 30th to June 2nd, 2025. Maier shared his joy with the words: “She said yes!” and added “I love you, my darling!” on his social networks. This personal message touched the citizens of Göppingen and brought a smile to many. According to [Schwäbische Post](https://www.schwaebische-post.de/baden-wuerttemberg/goeppingen/goeppingens-ob-alex-maier-macht- Mrsarriage Application-im-riesenrad-93770692.html), Maier describes May Day as a formative experience in his life.
Johanna Töpferhardt, who also comes from Göppingen, works in the city's building department. The couple have known each other since kindergarten and have been together for two and a half years. The engagement ring that Maier kept in his jacket pocket is said to be a symbol of their long and loving relationship. He was nervous before the proposal, having previously taken a ride in the Freefall Tower, which added to his excitement.
375 years of May Day
However, this year's festival didn't just make private headlines. In 2025, Göppingen will celebrate its 375th anniversary of May Day, which is considered an important event in the city's cultural calendar. Numerous events are planned throughout the weekend, ranging from an ecumenical service in the Oberhofenkirche to festival concerts in Stauferpark. The official opening act will be accompanied by Mayor Alex Maier with a tapping of a barrel in the Göckelesmaier marquee.
The detailed program includes:
- Freitag, 30. Mai:
- 8:30 Uhr: Ökumenischer Schulgottesdienst
- 15:00 Uhr: Stadtwette im Riesenrad
- 20:00 Uhr: Offizielle Eröffnung des Maientags
- Samstag, 31. Mai:
- 10:00 Uhr: Maientagsansprache von Oberbürgermeister Alex Maier
- 13:00-17:00 Uhr: Kaffee Maientag im Foyer der EWS Arena
- Sonntag, 1. Juni:
- 12:00-17:00 Uhr: NWZ-Blasmusik-Festival im Festzelt Göckelesmaier
- Montag, 2. Juni:
- 12:00-18:00 Uhr: Kinder- und Familiennachmittag im Vergnügungspark
- 22:30 Uhr: Drohnenshow zum Ausklang des Maientags
May Day is an important tradition in Göppingen that celebrates the community and cohesion of the citizens. As Filstalwelle highlights, the event is accompanied by various cultural offerings and festivities that appeal to young and old.
The exact planning of the wedding date is still pending. Maier and Töpferhardt plan to discuss this during their next Pentecost holiday. Until then, the citizens of Göppingen can look forward to both the festival and the upcoming wedding of the popular mayor. It is certain that May Day 2025 will go down in the city's history as both a year of celebrations and personal highlights.