The celebrations for the German Unity Day are hosted by a different city each year - depending on which federal state takes over the presidency of the Bundesrat (Federal Council). With Hamburg’s Mayor, Peter Tschentscher, as this year's Bundesrat President, the celebrations will take place in Hamburg under the themen of "Opening Horizons". In addition to the official, protocol-based celebrations, there will be a public free street festival around the Binnenalster for all German citizens and visitors.