The Love is back...
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What kind of cynical, pessimistic folk could ever have written off the Love Parade... Ok, ok, we admit it! The Berlin Life team thought that the Love Parade had had its last dance back in 2003, but we've never been so happy to announce that we were totally wrong! The world-famous event promoting music, tolerance and free love is back on the streets of Germany - so dust off your fluorescent pink furry leg warmers and get ready to party...
The Love Parade 2011
The Love Parade event has now been suspended until further notice
The Love Parade 2010
The Love Parade 2010, which took place in Duisburg, was attended by tragedy. Our deepest sympathies to all who lost their lives.
The Love Parade 2009
The Love Parade 2009, which was set to take place at Bochum, has unfortunately been cancelled. Let's hope things look up for 2010 in Duisburg!
The Love Parade 2008
The Love Parade did indeed make a triumphant return to Berlin in 2006, but it was a short-lived comeback as far as the capital was concerned at least. Berlin city authorities and event organisers couldn't come to an agreement in time and instead the LP signed up for a five year deal to be held in various cities of the industrial Ruhr district in the West of Germany. So no Berlin bacchanalia in 2008, but rather the debauchery moves to Dortmund.
The Love Parade 2008 in Dortmund promises to be no less fun than previous editions of the world's biggest street party, and the date for your diaries is the 19th July if you're thinking of booking flights and making travel and accommodation arrangements. We'll be updating this page with some more info on the DJs and other details as soon as our spies report in...
The Love Parade 2007
Yes, it is happening! But unfortunately not in Berlin... The Love Parade organisers were unable to come to an agreement with the powers that be in Berlin, and so began the search for another city to host the event. After some wheeling and dealing they have proudly announced a five year plan to host the Love Parade in the Ruhr District of Germany. A vast connurbation of 5.3 million inhabitants the Ruhr will divide up the hosting duties, with each of its most prominent cities taking it in turns to put on the event. Essen is the host for 2007, and the date for your diaries is the 28th August - so not long now! Time to wet your whistle and put on your best dancing shoes!
So far for Essen 2007, Booka Shade, Chris Liebing, Loco Dice, Bad Boy Bill, ATM and Westbam have signed up as the main acts with many more sure to follow. You can get more news and info at the official Love Parade website.
Meanwhile you can read more about the history of the Love Parade by going to our 'The Death of Dance...?' article.
And finally, if you are stuck in Berlin this summer then fear not - there's plenty of techno happening in the city. Berghain Club continues to go from strength to strength whilst the legendary Tresor has reared its ugly head once more! Check out more in our Berlin bars and club section!
The Love Parade 2006
With the aptly named title for the year 'The Love is back', the Love Parade once again stormed the streets of the German capital in 2006 to the delight of house, techno and trance fans the world over. Thanks to the sponsors, McFits, the funds were raised that allow the event to pay for itself. Self-funding is a key requirement of the Love Parade's existence ever since the German government won a court ruling against the organisers about who should pay for security and the clean-up (can't say that we blame the government on that one!). With the money raised however, nothing could stop the Love returning in 2006.
Review of 2006
2006 truly was a special year for Berlin as, instead of empty streets this July 15th, the city was witness to the biggest street party on the planet with 1.2 million turning out to listen to music, dance like crazy, and take the odd mind-bending chemical or two.
Who was there? Well - apart from the 1.2 million mentioned - some familiar faces also turned up to ensure this was no damp squib of a comeback. Dance legends like Paul Van Dyke, Westbam, ATB and Tiesto were two-a-penny on the floats. And although naturally most of the floats were representing the Germany masseeve it was a nice surprise to see neighbours Poland chip in with the SubstanzArt:Pl float from Wroclaw, led by Angelo Mike, and it was a treat too to see the Baltic State's own Baltic Groove Union float. Needless to say DJs from the UK and Ibiza didn't miss out on the action either! So was the party a success? Let's hand it over to Berlin's very own mayor, Klaus Wowereit, for the final word.
"...Berlin is the number one city for music in Germany, a fact that was impressively proven once again. The Loveparade is experiencing a renaissance? Unbelievable!"
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ReplyПарад любви ( англ. Love Parade ) — один из крупнейших технопарадов в мире, проходящий в июле в Германии. С 1989 по 2006 годы проводился в Берлине, с 2007 — в различных городах Рурского региона. Парады 2004 и 2005 в Берлине и 2009 в Бохуме были отменены.
ReplyThe parade was held on the Berlin Kurfurstendamm (avenue) until 1996. Because of overcrowding on the Kurfurstendamm, the festival moved to the Stra?e des 17. Juni in the Gro?er Tiergarten park in the center of Berlin. The festival became centered around the
ReplyПарад любви ( англ. Love Parade ) — один из крупнейших технопарадов в мире, проходящий в июле в Германии. С 1989 по 2006 годы проводился в Берлине, с 2007 — в различных городах Рурского региона. Парады 2004 и 2005 в Берлине и 2009 в Бохуме были отменены.
ReplyIt sounds lovely
ReplyBerlin is not the same without the Love Parade.... we will never forget it !
Replyja germany the best many good dj lexy and k paul and westbam etc very nice people too any thing goes plus good music
ReplyOne of my life goals is to attend a love parade in Germany before I die. I'm 21 now. Please Germans, make it happen
ReplyI just wanted to mention that my Love Parade experience in 2001 was literally life altering. I could attest that there was no greater concentration of enjoyment and universal love than at the center of Berlin at that time. In general, we live in a world of greed, selfishness, and economic uncertainty. Events such as the Love Parade contribute to the progress of humanity in a positive direction. I give my heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families. However, I urge Berlin to resume the event, even if the name is different in honor of the victims.
ReplySince being a teenager, I've always wanted to go to the Love Parade, with friends in Poland telling me about the event and watching it on tv every summer.. Please, please say that I can finally go this year in summer 2011?!!! When is it?
ReplyLove Parade is an annual event, a festival of electronic dance music, which was first held at West Berlin, Germany back in 1989. This years Love parade is announced on July 2011, at: Duisburg, Germany. There will be Hip-hop, explosion of techno, house, trance, rap and fringe. With the Love Parade, Loves in the air in Duisburg.
ReplyI feel bad for the victims. But looking at those photos - a lot of stupidity compressed into a small area. Probably drugs involved. If youth would behave properly, it would have not gotten out of control. They induced the panic themselves. No one else did, especially not the City of Duisburg and its mayor.
ReplyOK - 15 dead people. Wait till they close the place down. All the live camera feeds have been shut down. Good luck.
ReplyHopefully the Love parade WILL return to the HOUSE capitol of the world Berlin. I have visited Berlin 5 times for the love parade and since then every love parade outside Berlin. But believe me, the Love Parade IS Berlin!! Hope it will come home again in 2012. Berlin wir liebe dich!
ReplyI heard of love parade from a movie and ever since just read and seen through youtube. I love the fact is a hugh street party with every body having fun and dancing. It reminds me of song from dj tiesto call Dance 4 life love that track he is one of favorite dj. god a question how do get involve or dj at the events? I have been djing for over 12 years and love music that is one the main reason why I got into djing. Please send info about my question will defenetally appreciate it.
ReplyI see people from all around the world on this topic.. it may be an amazing party! I'm very curious about the parade.. wanting to go! :)
ReplyBerlin will never be the same until Loveparade has came....Love Parade won't be Love Parade until it come back to Berlin.
ReplyAny word on the date for 2010 in Duisburg? With the Gay Games happening in Cologne during the first week of August, I hope the planners are taking advantage of the crowd coming from all over the world.
ReplyIt's an amazing experience - i want to go there so bad :). I think that the parade belongs to Berlin,it has no place in any other city in the world.
ReplyI was in the 1996 love parade on the Airport nightclub float and it was great! The House Music Channel plans on being involved in the next event www.housemusicchannel.com
ReplyLOVEPARADE ONLY IN BERLIN berlin is lovely city for loveparade culture,streets-ONLY BERLIN PLEASE NEXT LOVEPARADE return to BERLIN
ReplyWell, at least we have the pentagonik "fiesta" from oct 1st till oct 4th. I´ts not love parade but you´ll get things done.
Replyplease bring it back to berlin!! i'm making my first trip to europe in 2011 and this has always been at the top of my list to do!!!
ReplyBerlin is the ONLY real place for the LOVE PARADE...plesae. please bring it back... such a cool, crazy event
Replyim only 13 but i want to go im doing this as part of my german work and now im really interested
Replythats very wonderful festival (iam dj i hope to join &play music in love parade what can i do to join )
Replyi would really love to know dates for this year 2009 because im really keent o check out the love parade
Reply.. hello to summer on 18.07.2009 in Bochum to a Love Parade to be this whole Romania .... we meet there ...
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Replyhay wutz up guys or girls the love parade iz huge and fun you could find love there like i did
Replythe love parade is my life i cant live with out it if i dn't go to it i'll die so i better see u there next time peace out man
ReplyBERLIN LOVE PARADE. IT IS ON THE TOP OF MY LIFE LIST IT IS THE MOST AWSEM AND SPECTACULAR PARADE I HAVE EVER THAUGHT OF SEEING. LOVE PARADE RULES!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply-guess, this berlin love parade will always remain as a dream that so hard to be for real. I envy you guys who got the chance to witness & enjoy this marvelous event. Wish i could be there for once! Well,wish you all the luck to those pipz who wants to experience the awesome love parade! Spread love guys! MAHAL KO KAYO!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyI was just wondering if this was a parade of love (hence the name) or a party like kind of rave. Also, when is the next one and how do I get there? thanks :) -Chris
ReplyI'm from NZ and I've been dreaming of going to the Love Parade for ages and i plan to go in a couple years time with friends when i've saved enough $$ I'd love to have some feedback on what others think of it
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ReplyThis is my frist travel to the Europe and i'm surely making it to the love parade'08 in Dortmund...would love to met people from all over the gobal and spread love n light! harsh604@gmail.com RespecT! shanti shanti!
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