Zurich Street Parade

This is the event of the year in Zurich. Well i may have made that part up but it is definitely an vent. Wikipedia says that in 2004 and 2005 it drew crowds greater than 1000000. It rained this year so only about 600000 guests showed up but they were certainly ready for all the rain and techno.

I think i should probably mention now that i did not bring my camera to this event for fear of water damage but I have borrowed a couple photos from my soon to be roomate Bianca. Hopefully she won't mind...I just want to give you guys an idea. Also one of the photos should be referenced to Mike Miller. Hopefully he's ok with that.

The parade itself didn't start until 1pm so all the interns congregated at the berg to get all dolled up, apply face and body paint, eat and have a couple beers. As a group we then took the train to Zurich where nothing less than a giant dance party was started in the cavernous hall of mainstation. Those who felt unprapared for the rain could have stayed here but being brave we ventured along Banhofstrasse( trainstation street) towards the lake and the main event.

The parade was comprised of a train of 25 or 30 huge buses pumping techno, each with a theme and a whole bunch of dancers. There were also stages set up along the parade route that had music playing and dancers going all day.

Most people showed up in costume to this event. We saw everything from a family ( parents + 3 or 4 children) all dressed as unicorns to a couple of guys who were only wearing rain ponchos. only. and when it stopped raining those came off as well.

it was a great day all around. many people stayed late but my vigorous dancing took a toll and about a half dozen of us went home around 9pm. i know, buzz kill. but it's difficult to explain how wonderful of party it was an i still got to bed early!