Zurich Pride draws large crowds amid financial strain

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Zurich on Saturday afternoon to celebrate Pride, under the slogan “Together for our health”. Security was visibly tight throughout the event. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Helvetiaplatz was already awash with colour well before the Pride march kicked off at 2pm. Banners reading ‘Love is love’, ‘Make love not gender norms’ and ‘Free Kisses’ were held high, while rainbow flags and balloons floated above the crowd in sweltering temperatures nearing 30°C. The parade made its way to Mythenquai, where the festival was held. The event wrapped up with speeches from Zurich mayor Corine Mauch and parliamentarian Anna Rosenwasser. This year’s Pride carried the motto “Together for our health”. Marchers marked 40 years of the fight against HIV/AIDS, while also highlighting ongoing discrimination in the healthcare system and the growing importance of mental health. Financial struggles for Zurich Pride Zurich Pride ...