Good to know: Men in tights

It's that time of the year again, where a part of Zurich's male population plays Robin Hood - or at least «Men in Tights». And where most of us get half a day off. The festivities start with the children's parade on Sunday but the highlight is on Monday when the guilds march through the centre. When the church bells start to ring at 6 pm (which is why it's called Sechseläuten) it's time to burn the Böögg, a snowman effigy stuffed with wadding and firecrackers. The sooner its head explodes, the better the summer weather forecast. For food and drinks head either to one of the many stalls, get one of the 500 sausage set for an impromptu bbq on the square or head to Mascotte for the official unofficial party.
Monday 28th April 2017 from 3 pm, city centre / 6 pm Böögg / 7 pm Mascotte