The Switzerland Traveler

Zürich’s Carnival runs from Feb 8th through to Sunday 10th, so here’s a quick reminder.
Main events: Fixed party tent at the Hirschenplatz, for Caribbean music and the usual brass Güggemusik.
Parade; Sunday 10 Feb 14:30. Hirschenplatz is not a bad place to start.
Children’s Carnival: focuses mainly around the Rathausbrücke
For a list of restaurants and bars taking part, try http://www.zuerichcarneval.ch/fasnachtsbeizen.htm

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