Escalade 2025

{"title":"Escalade 2025","description":"Immerse yourself in the spirit of historic Geneva with a weekend event commemorating the Battle of L'Escalade, orchestrated by the Compagnie de 1602. Relive the 17th-century daily life with over 2,000 participants donned in period costumes. Experience parades featuring fifes, drums, musketeers, and horsemen through the streets of the old town, beautifully lit by torchbearers at night. Enjoy food stalls, mulled wine, and local products. Note that some activities are dependent on weather conditions.\r\n\u003Cp data-start=\u002230\u0022 data-end=\u0022254\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong data-start=\u002230\u0022 data-end=\u002253\u0022\u003EFriday, December 12\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr data-start=\u002253\u0022 data-end=\u002256\u0022 \/\u003EOfficial opening with the tribute procession to the victims starting at 18:25, musket salutes from the Cathedral, wreath-laying at key symbolic sites, and a commemorative route through the Old Town.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp data-start=\u0022256\u0022 data-end=\u0022595\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong data-start=\u0022256\u0022 data-end=\u0022281\u0022\u003ESaturday, December 13\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr data-start=\u0022281\u0022 data-end=\u0022284\u0022 \/\u003EA full day of historical festivities with weapons demonstrations, musket fire, military camps, blacksmithing, cavalry displays, guided tours, performances at Maison Tavel, children\u2019s activities, concerts, and fanfares. In the evening, the lantern parade, open to all, departs at 19:45 towards Cour Saint-Pierre.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp data-start=\u0022597\u0022 data-end=\u0022888\u0022 data-is-last-node=\u0022\u0022 data-is-only-node=\u0022\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong data-start=\u0022597\u0022 data-end=\u0022620\u0022\u003ESunday, December 14\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr data-start=\u0022620\u0022 data-end=\u0022623\u0022 \/\u003EThe main highlight is the Grand Historic Procession from 17:00 to 19:30. Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy military demonstrations, concerts, heritage tours, family activities, and official ceremonies across Bourg-de-Four, the Cathedral, and Cour Saint-Pierre.\u003C\/p\u003E","start_date":"2025-12-13","end_date":"2025-12-14","date":"13 & 14 December","timings":[{"timing_start_date":"20251213T100000Z","timing_end_date":"20251213T203000Z"},{"timing_start_date":"20251214T100000Z","timing_end_date":"20251214T193000Z"}]}