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In the organizer's words:

It is a true Osnabrück tradition: since 1953, the city of Osnabrück has commemorated the proclamation of the Peace of Westphalia on October 25, 1648 from the steps of the town hall with a hobbyhorse ride. To commemorate this historic event, which ended the 30-year war, the city celebrates Peace Day every year, when fourth-graders from primary and special schools parade through the city center to the market on homemade hobbyhorses decorated with colorful hats.