31st Street Parade How a small demo became an event for millions

Nicole Agostini

12.8.2023

Zurich is in techno fever: around 900,000 ravers are expected at the 31st edition of the Street Parade. Watch the video to find out how the festival went from a small event to a huge occasion.

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  • The first edition of the Street Parade took place in Zurich in 1992. Around a thousand people took part.
  • The event is now considered the largest techno festival in the world and attracts around 1 million ravers.
  • Originally, the Street Parade was a demonstration that was authorized by the city police.
  • The model for the demonstration was the Berlin Love Parade.
  • The 31st edition of the Street Parade will take place on Saturday, August 10.

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