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| Just bumping up this old thread wondering if there are any other newbies out there in Basel who are deliberating about attending celebrations this year on the 27th? | |
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For newbies to Basel, I definitely recommend that you all stay in town to experience Fachnacht, starting with the Leistal fire parade, being up for the 4am start to the Basel event, hanging out in the streets to watch at least one big parade, walking to the Munster to view all the giant lanterns. The novelty may wear off after a year or two, unless actively involved in a clique, but it's definitely worth expereincing at least once.
By the way, some other nearby areas are having fachnacht already, including it being in full swing in Luzerne. (an hour away by train.) I found it interesting to view the differences in various places.