Fasnacht Part I

This year *this morning!* I finally was able to catch the 5am kick off and it was awesome! Who doesn't love a beer and hot dog for breakfast??? My friends and I met at around 4:45 and walked to the center where it all begins. About 5 minutes until 5 (the Swiss are still punctual even at this event)...all of the lights outside go off and everyone watches a boat with the Safran Guild (the original Luzern guild) arriving to the dock...they stand on it in costume all eery and quiet with candles and then some fireworks and canons go off, confetti rains over the city...and they start dancing like crazy people - and this marks the beginning! it was followed by a parade of bands in costume through the old town. We walked around to see what was going then I came back. It's almost 1pm and I still hear band music everywhere, even on our street...thank goodness Wesley can sleep through it! We're about to head out soon for some street food and to catch another parade...wondering what Wesley will think :)
//These photos are taken from a local radio stations website - I'll share some of my favorites soon!!
22 comments
This sounds like so much fun! And really, who doesn't need an excuse to have beer for breakfast?!
kinda scary no?! lol
Lilac and Grey
This sounds really fun!
Amazing photos! I like carnivals!
ummm... this is AMAZING! I;ve never seen anything like it!
that sounds like such a blast! enjoy every moment!
Chic on the Cheap
Wow, does this coincide with lent or anything. Definitely, a unique time!
love the photos =)
My Lyfe ; My Story
@MyLyfeMyStory
Gah, I can only imagine how awesome this must be! And it's so much easier to imagine it this time around since I've actually been there now! Have so much fun and a little extra for me!
wow this looks AMAZING!!
xo,
nancy
I would wake up early for that. By the way, I'm going to visit you. I don't know when or how, but I'm going to cross this digital boundary and I'm going analog.
Looks like a LOT of fun. Carnival is beginning to take place here too and even if I won't be dressing up I can't wait!!
wow, sounds like so much fun! great pics!
xx
b
Oh my gosh, awesome!! We have been wanting to make a trip back to Switzerland... and I think we should plan it for next year's Fasnacht!!
I wish I could go - it sounds like a lot of fun!
xoxo,
Chic 'n Cheap Living
Organised chaos. Sounds very Swiss :)
These pictures are absolutely stunning!
xo TJ
It sounds like a total blast! If I ever visit there one day, I hope to time it right so I can experience this : )
WOW- looks unreal!
Believe it or not, but I know who's under that Elephant thing. :) I know that Guuggemusig and its members. ;)
Gosh darn it I miss it
xoxo
wow! this seems like a lot of fun!! I just realized that I've been to Luzern. The place with the carved lion right?
How fun!! Love the last pic
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