Old times come alive: At 2pm, there is a procession with all the different Zurich guilds around the city centre. Men, women, children, horses and even camels show their best sides to the watchers.

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But the high point of the day definitely is the weather oracle / the Böögg: at exactly 6pm, it’s being lighted. Popular tradition has it that the earlier the fireworks in the Bööggs head explode, the warmer and sunnier the summer will be. We’ll see…

But it’s only after the official part, when the biggest fun starts: the “real Zürcher” begin to approach when the Böögg is burnt down and there is a fire to grill your Servelat.

At night, the guilds will be celebrating at their traditional guild houses and by paying visits to eachother. All others can enjoy a party night – for instance at Mascotte.