Editing Street Parade

{{Short description|Music event in Zurich, Switzerland}}
{{Infobox music festival
| name               = Street Parade
| image              = Zurich Street Parade 2007 001.jpg
| caption            = 16th Street Parade (11 August 2007), ''Respect''
| location           = [[Lake Zurich]], [[Zurich]], [[Switzerland]]
| years_active       = 
| founders           = Marek Krynski
| dates              = 
| begins             = {{start date and age|1992|p=yes}}
| genre              = [[Electronic music]]
| attendance         = 1,000,000+
| capacity           = 
| website            = [http://www.streetparade.com Official website]
}}

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[[File:31. Street Parade in Zürich.jpg|alt=Street Parade 2024|thumb|31st Street Parade (2024), ''Prefer:Tolerance'']]
The '''Street Parade''' is a techno music festival in [[Zurich]], Switzerland. With around one million attendees, it is the world's most attended [[technoparade]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nora |date=2012-08-20 |title=The World's Largest Techno Party: Street Parade in Zurich |url=https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/the-worlds-largest-techno-party-street-parade-in-zurich/ |access-date=2022-09-15 |website=The Professional Hobo |language=en-US}}</ref> The Street Parade takes place annually on the second Saturday in August. Officially a demonstration for freedom, love and tolerance, the parade proceeds along the northern edge of [[Lake Zurich]].

The first Street Parade (the [[English language|English]] name is used in [[German language|German]]) took place on 5 September 1992, initiated by student Marek Krynski and was officially called the Demonstration for Love, Peace, Liberty, Generosity and Tolerance ({{langx|de|Demonstration für Liebe, Frieden, Freiheit, Grosszügigkeit und Toleranz}}). About 1,000 people took part, dancing behind two motorized floats with sound equipment, DJs and dancers known as ''Lovemobiles''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keystone-SDA/jdp |title=Zurich Street Parade makes a roaring comeback |url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/business/zurich-street-parade-makes-a-roaring-comeback/47826028 |access-date=2022-09-15 |website=SWI swissinfo.ch |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Streetparade 13/08/2022 [Event Guide] |url=https://www.electronic-festivals.com/event/streetparade |access-date=2022-09-15 |website=www.electronic-festivals.com}}</ref>

==Organisation==
Since 1996, the event has been organised by the ''Verein Street Parade'' (Street Parade Association). While the Street Parade now has all the characteristics of a popular festival, legally it is still a political demonstration.

==Chronology==
Notable events of the Street Parade:

* 1992: The first Street Parade took place with around 1,000 participants.<ref name="Blick">{{cite web |last1=Ernst |first1=Lea |last2=Baumann |first2=Debora |title=Das Technofestival feiert Jubiläum: Wie die Street Parade die Schweiz aufzucken liess |url=https://www.blick.ch/gesellschaft/das-technofestival-feiert-jubilaeum-wie-die-street-parade-die-schweiz-aufzucken-liess-id18831708.html |website=[[Blick]] |publisher=Blick – das Schweizer News-Portal |access-date=20 August 2024}}</ref>
* 1993: The parade grew in popularity with around 10,000 attendees.<ref name="Blick" />
* 1994: The parade faced a ban, which was later overturned due to public protests. The event moved to a new route around Lake Zurich.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leybold-Johnson |first=Isobel Leybold-Johnson, Isobel |date=2011-08-12 |title=How the Street Parade shook up Zurich |url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/how-the-street-parade-shook-up-zurich/30868098 |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=SWI swissinfo.ch |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* 1995: The parade attracted 150,000 people and released its first official CD.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leybold-Johnson |first=Isobel Leybold-Johnson, Isobel |date=2011-08-12 |title=How the Street Parade shook up Zurich |url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/how-the-street-parade-shook-up-zurich/30868098 |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=SWI swissinfo.ch |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* 1996: ''Verein Street Parade'' (Street Parade Association) was founded to organize the event.<ref name="Blick" />
* 2000: The parade was broadcast live on television for the first time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=swissinfo.ch |first=S. W. I. |date=2000-08-12 |title=Zürcher Street Parade bei 30 Grad Sommerhitze |url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/ger/kultur/zuercher-street-parade-bei-30-grad-sommerhitze/1608440 |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=SWI swissinfo.ch |language=de-CH}}</ref>
* 2001: The parade had a record attendance of over one million people.<ref>{{Cite web |last=swissinfo.ch |first=S. W. I. |date=2001-08-11 |title=Street Parade 2001: Keine Wasserpistolen und Trillerpfeifen |url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/ger/kultur/street-parade-2001-keine-wasserpistolen-und-trillerpfeifen/2179386 |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=SWI swissinfo.ch |language=de-CH}}</ref>
* 2003: The parade route was reversed due to noise concerns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=swissinfo.ch |first=S. W. I. |date=2003-08-09 |title=Street parade 2003 – let the sun shine! |url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/science/street-parade-2003-let-the-sun-shine/3445502 |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=SWI swissinfo.ch |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* 2005: The event faced financial difficulties but was saved by sponsors. Beer was sold for the first time, leading to some concerns about an increase in aggressive behavior.<ref>{{Cite web |last=swissinfo.ch |first=S. W. I. |date=2005-08-14 |title=Eine eher ruhige Street Parade |url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/ger/kultur/eine-eher-ruhige-street-parade/4667822 |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=SWI swissinfo.ch |language=de-CH}}</ref>
* 2007: The parade focused on the theme of "Respect" and attracted around 800,000 people.<ref>{{Cite web |last=swissinfo.ch |first=S. W. I. |date=2007-08-07 |title=Street Parade 2007. Official Compilation. |url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/street-parade-2007-official-compilation/6041816 |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=SWI swissinfo.ch |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* 2009: Despite rain and concerns about swine flu, 600,000 people attended the parade.<ref>{{Cite web |last=swissinfo.ch |first=S. W. I. |date=2009-07-14 |title=Street Parade 2009: Official Compilation |url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/street-parade-2009-official-compilation/1133804 |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=SWI swissinfo.ch |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* 2010: The parade saw a slight increase in attendance compared to the previous year. A moment of silence was held for the victims of the [[Love Parade disaster]] in [[Duisburg]].
* 2011: The parade celebrated its 20th anniversary with around 900,000 attendees.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zürich |first=Isobel Leybold-Johnson, Isobel Leybold-Johnson |date=2011-08-12 |title=Street Parade jubiliert: X-mal totgesagt, jetzt 20 |url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/ger/society/street-parade-jubiliert-x-mal-totgesagt-jetzt-20/30872630 |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=SWI swissinfo.ch |language=de-CH}}</ref>
* 2020 and 2021: The parade was canceled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Citation |title=COVID-19-Pandemie in der Schweiz |date=2024-07-01 |work=Wikipedia |url=https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=COVID-19-Pandemie_in_der_Schweiz&oldid=246381058 |access-date=2024-08-11 |language=de}}</ref>
* 2022: The parade returned with nearly one million attendees.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-13 |title=29. Street Parade - 900'000 Menschen tanzen durch Zürichs Strassen |url=https://www.srf.ch/news/schweiz/29-street-parade-900-000-menschen-tanzen-durch-zuerichs-strassen |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) |language=de}}</ref>
* 2023: The 30th Street Parade saw a similar attendance level as the previous year and a Swiss Federal Councillor participated in the parade for the first time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=swissinfo.ch |first=S. W. I. |date=2023-08-12 |title=Swiss president joins ravers at Zurich Street Parade |url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/swiss-president-joins-ravers-at-zurich-s-street-parade/48730934 |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=SWI swissinfo.ch |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* 2024: The 31st Street Parade attracted around 920,000 attendees. The hot weather led to numerous medical incidents.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-10 |title=Motto «Prefer:Tolerance» - Street Parade: Über 920'000 Feiernde, Organisatoren zufrieden |url=https://www.srf.ch/news/schweiz/motto-prefer-tolerance-street-parade-ueber-920-000-feiernde-organisatoren-zufrieden |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Street Parade |url=https://www.streetparade.com/ |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=www.streetparade.com |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=swissinfo.ch |first=S. W. I. |date=2024-08-09 |title=A million ravers expected at the 31st Zurich Street Parade |url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/a-million-ravers-expected-at-the-31st-zurich-street-parade/86476049 |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=SWI swissinfo.ch |language=en-GB}}</ref>

==Notable DJs==
Notable DJs who have participated in Street Parade include: [[Carl Cox]], [[David Morales]], [[Sven Väth]], [[Chris Liebing]], [[Loco Dice]], [[Michel von Tell]], DJ Energy, Felix Kröcher, [[DJ Hell]], Mind Against, [[DJ Antoine]], Dr. Motte, [[Steve Lawler (DJ)|Steve Lawler]], and [[Tom Novy]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Flach |first=Alex |date=2016-07-11 |title=Die 25. Street-Parade |url=https://blog.derbund.ch/stadtblog/2016/07/11/die-25-street-parade/ |access-date=2022-09-15 |website=Stadtblog |language=de-DE}}</ref>

==Political aspects==
According to the event's official website, ''"The Street Parade is still a demonstration that calls on everyone to live together in peace and tolerance."''<ref>[http://www.streetparade.com/content/slogan?lang=en-us&id=1&content=67&main=18 20 Years Love, Freedom, Tolerance & Respect] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110831012027/http://www.streetparade.com/content/slogan?lang=en-us&id=1&content=67&main=18 |date=2011-08-31 }} on streetparade.com, accessed March 2012.</ref>

==Alternatives==
Since 1996, a counter event called ''Antiparade'' takes place in Zurich on the same day as the Street Parade to provide an alternative to it. Similar to the [[Fuckparade]] in Berlin, the goal of this smaller technoparade is to demonstrate against the increasing commercialisation of club culture.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Antiparade – Parade of the Nerds| url=http://www.nzz.ch/die-antiparade--umzug-der-nerds-1.11912321|publisher=[[Neue Zürcher Zeitung]]|date=15 August 2011|access-date=9 August 2016|language=de}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=The Parade of the Orthodox| url=http://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/zuerich/stadt/Der-Umzug-der-Orthodoxen/story/29592019 |newspaper=[[Tages-Anzeiger]]|date=15 August 2010|access-date=9 August 2016| language=de}}</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Zurich Street Parade 2005 005.jpg|4th Street Parade (13 August 2005), ''Today is tomorrow''
File:Zurich Street Parade 2008 002.jpg|9th Street Parade (9 August 2008), ''Friendship''
File:Zurich Street Parade 2009 001.jpg|18th Street Parade (8 August 2009), ''Still have a dream!''
File:Zurich Street Parade 2009 002.jpg|18th Street Parade (8 August 2009), ''Still have a dream!''
File:Street Parade2022 beim Bellevue.png|29th Street Parade (13 August 2022), ''«THINK.» ''
File:30. Street Parade in Zürich d.jpg|30th Street Parade (12 August 2023), ''I wish''
File:Street Parade 2024 Love Mobile.jpg|31st Street Parade (10 August 2024), ''Prefer:Tolerance'' 
</gallery>
==See also==
* [[List of electronic music festivals]]
* [[List of technoparades]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Street Parade}}
* [http://www.streetparade.com Official Website]

{{Electronic music festival}}
{{Zürich}}
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{{Coord missing|Switzerland}}

[[Category:Technoparade]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Zurich]]
[[Category:Electronic music festivals in Switzerland]]
[[Category:Free parties]]
[[Category:Music festivals established in 1992]]
[[Category:Summer in Switzerland]]