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Statue of the Piper, Ribeauvillé, Alsace, France
Today, the lively celebration has evolved into a folk festival with a historic procession of floats depicting a series of plays on medieval life. Hundreds of actors dressed in authentic medieval costumes are surrounded by a host of street entertainers, jugglers and fire-eaters. Each year, a different theme linked to the Middle-Ages gives rhythm to the event. A free wine-tasting takes place at the fountain near the Town Hall.