The Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ) is marking its 70th anniversary with a large-scale public festival at Stephansplatz. This celebratory event serves as a focal point for the party to project strength and unity. However, the festivities occur against a backdrop of a history marked by scandals and internal divisions. The party is currently attempting to overshadow its troubled past through strategic self-presentation. By framing Jörg Haider as a saintly figure and Herbert Kickl as his rightful heir, the FPÖ seeks to solidify its ideological lineage. Ultimately, the event aims to drown out historical ruptures with public spectacle. The celebration highlights the tension between the party's public image and its complex internal reality.