Swiss National Day

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Presentation

Folk groups, shows, concerts, processions and much more!

The authentic Rue du Village de Champéry will host folk groups and other musical surprises, as well as children's entertainment throughout the day. At nightfall, the traditional torchlight parade will light up the Rue de Champéry, before the paragliders take to the skies.

Practical information:
- On-site bars and food stalls run by local businesses and companies.
- Download the full program below

OpeningsThursday 1st of August 2024.
- 7am: Diane by the Fanfare de l'Écho de la Montagne de Champéry . Rue du Village.
- 10 a.m. > 6 p.m.: August 1st-themed face-painting in front of the church & balloon trainer.
- 10h30 > 11h30: August 1st mass . Catholic Church
- 11h30 > 12h30 Aperitif with Champéry music and presentation of medals to loyal guests . Church square
- 11h30 > 18h: Musical entertainment (Alpine horns, jazz, traditional songs...). Flag thrower . Champéry village
- 17h30 > 18h30: Alpine horns and flag-throwing initiation . Church square
- 6:15pm: Les Carlines des Portes du Soleil bell ringers in the village street (starting at Café du Nord).
- 7pm: New Caledonian folk dance group performs as part of the FIFO. Church square
- 7.30pm: Country concert by Les Bergex . Church square
- 9pm: Torchlight procession and parade of Champéry's local societies.
- 22h : Official speeches :
> M. Jaques Berra, President of the Commune of Champéry
> Mr Henri Pierre Galletti, President of Région Dents du Midi SA
> National anthem by the Fanfare de l'Écho de la Montagne de Champéry
> Illumination of the surrounding peaks
> Dance party with the Thundercover band. Couvert de Broisin
- 10:30 pm Le Maxi-Rire puts on a show . Church square
- 11:15pm : Show by Val d'Illiair paragliders.

Event details

Pastimes and leisure activities :
- Fireworks
Traditions and folklore :
- Traditional festival
Music :
- Jazz and blues
- Reggae
- Light music
- Bands

Tarifs

Free access.

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Event Organizer

Région Dents du Midi SA

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Phone : +41 24 479 05 50

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Champéry

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