Events
Edit ThisStreetparade
Edit ThisNow that the Love Parade in Berlin isn't anymore, the Streetparade is
the largest 'demonstration for peace' (parade) in the world.
It is always somewhere in the beginning of august.
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The Züri Fäscht
Edit ThisThe Züri Fäscht is held once every three years at the beginning of July. From Friday to Sunday, the old town and the banks of the Lake of Zurich and the River Limmat are transformed into one huge fairground.
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Sechseläuten
Edit ThisThe spring festival is usually held on the third Monday in April. On Sundays, a children's parade takes place. Main attractions are the parade of the guilds, dressed in historical costumes, through the centre of the city, and the burning of the 'Böogg'. The 'Böögg' is a snowman made of cotton, wool and stuffed with fireworks. He is set afire on Sechseläutenwiese at 6p.m. on the dot. This ritual celebrates the end of winter. On the Monday evening, the members of the various guilds visit each other in their respective guildhalls, bearing lanterns and playing music.
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Knabenschiessen
Edit ThisThis is one of the oldest of Zurichs customs which is celebrated during the second weekend of September. This shooting competition for 12-16 year old boys and girls forms the focal point of a three day's fair.
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St. Nicholas' Day
Edit ThisAlthough St. Nicholas' Day, on the 6th of December, is not an official holiday, it is celebrated in some parts of Zurich with traditional parades.
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Fasnacht
Edit ThisZurich's Carnival, or 'Fasnacht', takes place in February and the beginning of March. Music bands roam the streets and grand processions and public masked balls take place.
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