27th Zurich Street Parade: Thousands march for freedom, tolerance in Switzerland
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27th Zurich Street Parade: Thousands march for freedom, tolerance in Switzerland
FP Staff
• August 12, 2018, 13:03:17 IST
Thousands of revellers take part in Switzerland’s 27th Street Parade. The parade took place around Lake Zurich, with people marching for the promotion of peace
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Thousands took part in the 27th annual Street Parade in Switzerland’s Zurich on Saturday. The parade aims to promote love, freedom and tolerance. The theme this year was ‘Culture of Tolerance.’ Reuters
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The parade is reported to have started in 1992 by Marek Kyrinski to promote peace and it was regarded as a huge success. Reuters
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Apart from the parade, about 100 related parties also took place. Police officers lined the parade route to ensure security. AP
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There was an increased police presence at the Street Parade on Saturday and special police units were deployed to ensure that the parade goes off peacefully. As many as 380 additional medical staff was also deployed to ensure quick medical care to visitors. Reuters
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