Multitudes thronging a ostentatious, sultry avenue procession in Zurich
Cooling Off in the Lake: Zurich's Street Parade
During this year's Street Parade in Zurich, hundreds of thousands of people gathered to enjoy the free techno event[1]. Amidst the vibrant music and dancing, some party-goers found a refreshing way to beat the heat – by jumping into Lake Zurich[2].
Large sprinklers were also set up to cool down the crowd, providing an additional way for attendees to stay comfortable[2]. The Street Parade, which takes place along Lake Zurich, has become a significant annual cultural and music festival, symbolizing unity and inclusiveness within Zurich’s electronic music scene[1][2].
In addition to the music and water activities, various services were available for party-goers. For instance, a hotel offered a tattoo service during the Street Parade, as reported by the portal "Blick"[3]. However, not all establishments were open during the event. A luxury hotel moved its bee colonies to the Zurich wine region due to the loud and vibrating music[4].
Before the parade, the advisory service issued a warning about several types of extremely high-dose ecstasy pills[5]. Despite this, the city of Zurich offered a drug testing service for party-goers before the parade, aiming to ensure the safety of its attendees[6].
This year's Street Parade was held under the motto "Live Love, Love Life", reflecting the event’s emphasis on social values[1]. While specific yearly themes or mottos can vary, the 2007 parade focused on the theme of "Respect," reflecting the event’s emphasis on social values[1].
In summary, Zurich’s Street Parade offers a unique blend of music, water activities, and various services for its attendees. Despite the warnings about drug use, the city provides resources to ensure the safety of its participants. The parade, with its annual motto, continues to emphasize freedom, love, tolerance, and respect, attracting close to a million participants annually[1][2][3].
[1] https://www.streetparade.ch/en/ [2] https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-news/Zurich-Street-Parade-attracts-hundreds-of-thousands-of-revellers_id=46449470 [3] https://www.blick.ch/zurich/streetparade-tattoo-service-hotel-id37465406.html [4] https://www.20min.ch/zuerich/startseite/story/Streetparade-Bienen-zur-Weinregion-376519547554 [5] https://www.nzz.ch/schweiz/streetparade-drogentest-zurich-id37651941 [6] https://www.nzz.ch/schweiz/streetparade-drogentest-zurich-id37651941
Other services offered during the Street Parade included health-and-wellness options, such as a hotel-provided tattoo service[3]. In the realm of entertainment, one could find lifestyle events, with various establishments setting up booths and activities[1, 3].
