Lake Parade
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The Lake Parade is a large technoparade that started in 1997, on month of July, in Geneva on the quay of Lake Geneva.
History
The Lake Parade was one of the main Geneva cultural events of the early 2000's. Every year thousands of people went to and followed the parade and then participated in the after parties in the evening. After an interruption in 2016, the Lake Parade took place once again in 2017.
Three editions are not organised due to the COVID-19 pandemic between 2020 and 2022 but on the other hand, a successful 21st edition happens in 2023.
Program of the Parade
The Parade typically starts at parc Mon Repos, on the right side of Lake Geneva. People wishing to participate actively in the Parade by being on one of the Lovemobiles, should be there at 2:00 PM if they want a chance to get on one of the mobiles.
The Parade starts moving at around 4:00 PM and moves slowly along the quay to the other side of the lake right up to the Quai Gustave Ador. There the Parade stops and the night continues with the Lake Sensation.
The Love Mobiles
Every year there are up to 20 Lovemobiles.
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