The Love is back...
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 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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reviewed by vanessa from Germany on Jul.28.2010 |
| I 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. |
reviewed by VV from United States on Jul.27.2010 |
| Everyone should get naked! |
reviewed by Jenny B from United States on Jul.26.2010 |
| It was never happened in berlin,
The people can away on all sides.
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reviewed by Marten from Netherlands on Jul.26.2010 |
| 24/7 would have had happend if the Love Parade was in Berlin :Ž( |
reviewed by Henrik from Denmark on Jul.26.2010 |
| OK - 15 dead people. Wait till they close the place down. All the live camera feeds have been shut down. Good luck. |
reviewed by Bob from United States on Jul.24.2010 |
| BTW
It's this weekend !!!! 24 juli 2010! |
reviewed by Rick from Netherlands on Jul.21.2010 |
| Hopefully 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!
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reviewed by Rick from Netherlands on Jul.21.2010 |
| I 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. |
reviewed by djpuma007 from United States on Jul.05.2010 |
| I 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! :) |
reviewed by Tassio from Brazil on Jun.23.2010 |
| i am adil frm pakistan 03008779596 |
reviewed by adil from Belgium on Jun.19.2010 |
| it was cool me and my boy friend made out!! |
reviewed by hi from Algeria on May.24.2010 |
| its on 10th july 2010 |
reviewed by harshal from India on May.08.2010 |
| Does anyone know the dates of Duisburg Love Parade of this year?? Please |
reviewed by Bernice from Malta on Apr.07.2010 |
| i was in berlin on love parade 2002 and 2004.. bring it back to berlin! |
reviewed by d14 from Slovenia on Mar.11.2010 |
| i hope that i go but they will not give me the fokken visa |
reviewed by khemaissia mohammed from Tunisia on Dec.17.2009 |
| i hope that i go but they will not give me the fokken visa |
reviewed by khemaissia mohammed from Tunisia on Dec.17.2009 |
| Berlin will never be the same until Loveparade has came....Love Parade won't be Love Parade until it come back to Berlin.
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reviewed by Teleshopping from Spain on Nov.30.2009 |
| Any 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. |
reviewed by senorgoose from United States on Nov.17.2009 |
| It'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. |
reviewed by Dejan from Bulgaria on Nov.13.2009 |
| I 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 |
reviewed by Byron Burke from United States on Oct.09.2009 |
| LOVEPARADE ONLY IN BERLIN
berlin is lovely city for loveparade
culture,streets-ONLY BERLIN
PLEASE NEXT LOVEPARADE return to BERLIN |
reviewed by TECHNO FANS USA from United States on Oct.03.2009 |
| BRING LOVE PARADE BACK TO BERLIN!GREETINGS FROM TORONTO-CANADA! |
reviewed by Boyan from Canada on Sep.20.2009 |
| hell ya! |
reviewed by jesus cedeno from Argentina on Aug.26.2009 |
| Well, at least we have the pentagonik "fiesta" from oct 1st till oct 4th. IŽts not love parade but youŽll get things done. |
reviewed by Alex from Panama on Jul.23.2009 |
| please 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!!! |
reviewed by Tgrr from United States on Jul.01.2009 |
| Berlin is the ONLY real place for the LOVE PARADE...plesae. please bring it back... such a cool, crazy event |
reviewed by mig from United Kingdom on May.28.2009 |
| im only 13 but i want to go
im doing this as part of my german work and now im really interested |
reviewed by joe riley from United Kingdom on May.21.2009 |
| Love Parade 2009 - Cancelled.
Oh Well.
There's Always Next Year! |
reviewed by Whoops from Ireland on May.07.2009 |
| Good god, the year I'm near too! I'll be here next year, so they better have it then! |
reviewed by Me from United States on May.04.2009 |
| thats very wonderful festival (iam dj i hope to join &play music in love parade what can i do to join ) |
reviewed by dj dipo from Egypt on Apr.14.2009 |
| we were there in Dortmund in 2008... we will be there in Bochum in 2009 |
reviewed by Friends from Romania on Mar.11.2009 |
| is there an age limit on the love parade? i hope to go but am just 8 months short of 18. |
reviewed by Hillll from United States on Mar.05.2009 |
| The love parade for 09 has been cancelled no? |
reviewed by Coleen from United States on Mar.04.2009 |
| i would really love to know dates for this year 2009 because im really keent o check out the love parade |
reviewed by Ruby from Australia on Feb.28.2009 |
| Ill be there 4 sure lol!! |
reviewed by south from Korea on Feb.27.2009 |
| im coming for this year love parade...someone..somebody...come and join da band wagon..... |
reviewed by azil from Malaysia on Feb.05.2009 |
| Hope its the week after the 19th july
or else im screwed ... |
reviewed by rhurbarb from United Kingdom on Jan.15.2009 |
| .. hello to summer on 18.07.2009 in Bochum to a Love Parade to be this whole Romania .... we meet there ... |
reviewed by cosmyy from Romania on Dec.26.2008 |
| Good Write ups. When will 2009 be confirmed. I'm itching to get my 30th b'day set-up! |
reviewed by Fordy from United Kingdom on Dec.26.2008 |
| without review |
reviewed by Yasen from Bulgaria on Dec.23.2008 |
| i would like to know about dates to 2009 also... |
reviewed by thay from Brazil on Dec.18.2008 |
| Have the dates been confirmed for the Loveparade 2009 in Bochum? |
reviewed by Eoin from New Zealand on Dec.14.2008 |
| everyone who is looking for hostels, check out the webpage hostelworld.com there you can find hostels all over the world, their prices and everything you wanna know. Just look up Bochum in Germany....See you there guys!!! Kiss |
reviewed by johanna from Germany on Dec.14.2008 |
| This is very very fool !!!!
imagine that young Children see this photos !!!!!! really anything these sites |
reviewed by Eloise from France on Nov.21.2008 |
| hay wutz up guys or girls the love parade iz huge and fun you could find love there like i did |
reviewed by oren williams from United States on Nov.19.2008 |
| the 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 |
reviewed by goth girl from United States on Nov.18.2008 |
| One huge Rave! 2009 cant come quick enough |
reviewed by Michael H from Australia on Nov.07.2008 |
| when the love parade be in belgim? is it worth it to come all the way from tennessee? |
reviewed by george from United States on Oct.10.2008 |
| BERLIN 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!!!!!!!!!!! |
reviewed by kerry from South Africa on Oct.10.2008 |
| -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!!!!!!!!!! |
reviewed by yanie from Philippines on Sep.20.2008 |
| I 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 |
reviewed by Chris White from Canada on Sep.16.2008 |
| loveparade....... crazy,sexy,marvellous! |
reviewed by diza from Malaysia on Sep.10.2008 |
| i was at the love parade 2008! that was freaking awesome!! |
reviewed by Yohanna from Germany on Sep.05.2008 |
| wonderfool wonderfool. it'smy dream togothere
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reviewed by alban from Albania on Sep.04.2008 |
| this is stupid |
reviewed by dunno from Australia on Sep.01.2008 |
| I want to go to the 09 love parade how do i find out about it. |
reviewed by matt gold from Australia on Aug.27.2008 |
| I'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 |
reviewed by mel from New Zealand on Aug.19.2008 |
| it not very bad but it could be better like pakistani they also could be better but we should give them a chance |
reviewed by from Pakistan on Aug.04.2008 |
| PARTY !!!!!!!!!!!!! |
reviewed by Kory from United States on Jul.28.2008 |
| check out some pictures of the loveparade 2008 at www.partyzone.be |
reviewed by greet from Belgium on Jul.20.2008 |
| im 20 years of age and wish to go to the 2009 love perade and tips |
reviewed by asa williams from United Kingdom on Jul.17.2008 |
| do it in good way.do not disturb others. |
reviewed by hibaru from Maldives on Jul.15.2008 |
| We need a Love Parade in Singapore ! |
reviewed by Damien from Singapore on Jul.12.2008 |
| This 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! |
reviewed by Harsh from India on Jul.10.2008 |
| I cannot wait for my first ever Love Parade! |
reviewed by Daniella Anastassiades from United Kingdom on Jul.10.2008 |
| Hi?
I was in loveparade 2006, from Spain,
THE BEST OF MY LIFE.
Bye.
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reviewed by kike from Spain on Jun.30.2008 |
| i am so looking forward for this great triumphant event, its so nice that it makes me feel soo good inside.. ii cantt wait to come. i came last year and met a boy..who i married in vegas. see you soon..he has a schlong =]=] |
reviewed by spud and moon from United Kingdom on Jun.26.2008 |
| i cant wait for this great truimphant event....it makes me feel so good inside.. |
reviewed by spud and moon from United Kingdom on Jun.26.2008 |
| Traveling from LA... I'll be coming from Amsterdam to this Love Parade!!! Let the PARTY BEGIN! |
reviewed by Leah M from United States on Jun.24.2008 |
| Nieuwegein is er weer bij dit jaar zoals elk jaar
knallenNIEUWEGEIN AAN DE LEK DAS PAS GEK.
love parade 2008 Dortmund here we come |
reviewed by Ashwin from Netherlands on Jun.23.2008 |
| I can not go this year but next year I am. =]
if anyone has any information about the one in 2009 can you please tell me.
I just need to know when it is and where it is.
thanks
peace. |
reviewed by kayla from United States on Jun.22.2008 |
| booked everything in february. Going for a week. coming all the way from Northern Ireland :D ordered our costumes yesterday- may as well go all out for whats gonna be the best experience of everyones life. ssee you all there x |
reviewed by Jenna from United Kingdom on Jun.22.2008 |
| The Loveparade was always a free so i guess this one must be :) |
reviewed by Alfie from United Kingdom on Jun.13.2008 |
| Hey, just wondering if you have to book tickets for the Love Parade? Do you have to pay money to attend it or is it free to be there? Please let me know x |
reviewed by Leisha from United Kingdom on Jun.13.2008 |