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Räbechilbi: Gourd-Lantern Parade in Richterswil 2023

Step into a real Halloween atmosphere with this sparkling procession

Dates: May 17–18, 2023

Räbechilbi: Gourd-Lantern Parade in Richterswil
Räbechilbi: Gourd-Lantern Parade in Richterswil
Räbechilbi: Gourd-Lantern Parade in Richterswil

For most of the children of Richterswil, this is their favorite day of the year. They prepare for it in advance by creating artwork for the upcoming gourd-lantern parade. Every second Saturday of November, the holiday starts at around 3 p.m. with a concert and food stalls offering carved lanterns and delicious autumn specialties.

As darkness falls, gourd lanterns turn this Swiss village into a fairy tale fantasy with hundreds of lights all around the center. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. and lasts for about an hour. Everyone with a lantern can join this bri​ght procession.

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Last updated: by Eleonora Provozin