The Street Parade Zurich resembles the Berlin Love Parade and ranks as one of the best techno music street parties in the whole world. The parade normally proceeds along the banks of the Zurich Lake, and commonly organized in the month of August, on second Saturday.
Origin of Street Parade, Zurich
The first Street Parade, on September 5, 1992 was offically known as the 'Demonstration for Love, Peace, Liberty, Generosity and Tolerance. Marek Krynski, a student was the first of initiate this spectacular event in Zurich. The first Street Parade was a grand success, with some thousands of people actively participating in it. Costume dancers dressed in bright colors dance to the rhythm of the loud music and parade with colorful floats, which are also known as Love Mobiles.
Facts about Zurich Street Parade
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This particular event is organized by the Verein Street Parade, which is a renowned Street Parade Association in Zurich. Over the years, the Street Parade of Zurich has assumed the character of a popular festival but legally it is still regarded as a political demonstration. Tourists from all over the world come to experience this colorful event as it is regarded as one of the safe mass events in Zurich.
Sponsors of Zurich Street Parade
Without the sponsors, Zurich Street Parade wouldn't have been a successful event. Lipton, SunLook, Cannon are the official sponsors. Media partners include big names like Party News, Tele Zuri, AusBlick and tilllate.com. Official carriers are ZW, SBB CFF FFS and VBZ.
During the Street Parade the city of Zurich regales in a festive mood. Zurich Street Parade is definitely a celebration of joy and vibrant colors.
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