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Zurich Pride: June 6 – June 19, 2022 The peaceful demonstration procession of Zurich Pride is the political manifestation of the LGBTIQ community throughout Switzerland. Celebrations will take place on Friday and Saturday. All LGBTIQ people, organizations, and allies from home and abroad are invited to participate in the demonstration and to peacefully announce their political message. The two- day fest offers a wide variety of artists, politics and LGBTIQ-organizations on two stages, information stands and, of course, amazing food and drink. Pride will take place on the central Place of Sechseläuten, just at the shore of the lake of Zurich. For this event, registration isn’t necessary. All folks are welcome, regardless of gender and sexual orientation, making it one of the most accessible Pride events around the world.

leah 3 years ago

An oldie but a goodie, the Christmas Market Dörfli in the Niederdorf quarter of old town is one of the best known Christmas markets in Zurich. For one month leading up to Christmas, Zurich’s oldest Christmas market is packed with merriment with revelers eating raclette and fondue and sipping mulled wine while strolling the stalls for gifts, ornaments, and toys.

laurenmack 3 years ago

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  • 16 Cozy Christmas Markets in Europe

    It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Since the Middle Ages, Christmas street markets have delighted locals and visitors with food, ornaments, gifts, and entertainment. The start of the Christian Advent season in late November ushers in the opening of festive Christmas markets across Europe, which help revelers prepare for the holidays.  Lasting a […]

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  • The Biggest Pride Parades Around the World 2022

    Each June, we honor the anniversary of Stonewall Uprising: the historic event that marked the start of the modern movement for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and asexual rights (LGBTQIA+) across the globe. To celebrate, hundreds of Pride parades will take place in every nook and cranny of the world. With demonstrations, seminars, parties, […]

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