SwitzerlandKanton Zürich 52 · Canton of Zurich
Which big event takes place every summer around the lower end of Lake Zurich (Seebecken)?
In the exam (German)
Welcher grosse Anlass findet jeden Sommer rund um das Zürcher Seebecken statt?
- aThe guilds' parade at SechseläutenDer Umzug der Zünfte am Sechseläuten
- bThe Street Parade with electronic musicDie Street Parade mit elektronischer MusikCorrect answer
- cCarnival (Fasnacht) with Guggenmusik bandsDie Fasnacht mit Guggenmusik
- dThe Federal Swiss Wrestling and Alpine FestivalDas Eidgenössische Schwing- und Älplerfest
Why?
Since 1992, the Street Parade has been a large parade with techno music in August, with floats along the lakeshore.
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