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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 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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 | | "i can't wait for this! its going to be my first trip to eruope so first time to love parade, hope we got some hott guys to spice up my trip! :)" | Heather
United States
May.03.2008
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| | "dude i love the parade! i also hope to meet someone and i like big boosoms." | big balls
United States
May.02.2008
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| | "I plan to go either 2009/2010 depending when we set off backpacking! does anyone know the best hostel to stay in?? xx" | Shaunna
United Kingdom
May.02.2008
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| | "i lived in germany for 4 years, and every year when the love parade would come on i would watch it on the news, (back then i was to young to actually go to the LP) and it was by far the ILLEST rave i have ever seen in my LIFE! and i am definitly saving up some money to go back, so i can have the experience of the Love Parade!!" | hot&sexy
Canada
May.01.2008
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| | "i wanted to go to the love parade really bad and i just wanted to know more a bout it!! very curious so someone please email me at ur_gurll4eVa@yahoo.com with more information...thanks lots" | stefanie
United States
May.01.2008
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| | ""looking for info on next years parade.please email me date grz thanks grzesbielski@wp.pl
" | Greg
Poland
Apr.29.2008
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| | "please could you inform me when and where the love parade will be this year!! thx rutyn89@wp.pl" | hose89
Poland
Apr.23.2008
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| | "Were planning on shuffling from Amsterdam to Germany to bust some serious moves with the help of some PHAT tunes. Rock on!!!" | Rob Gusak
Australia
Apr.20.2008
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| | "mi manca la love parade e speri di partecipare al pi presto.posso parlare del time warp ed e stato semplicemente stupendo.ciao ciao" |
Albania
Apr.08.2008
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| | "heya every1 ive heard about the love parade and i really wanna check it out this year if someone could email the dates and times that would be great at freddiesullivan.17@hotmail.com thanks x x bring on the party x" | freddie
United Kingdom
Mar.26.2008
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| | "ive heard about the love parade and i really wannna check it out if someone could email me dates that would be great
bring on the party x x " | freddie
United Kingdom
Mar.26.2008
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| | "hey guys does anyone know if there are any campsites in dortmund " | carol
United Kingdom
Mar.23.2008
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| | "looking for info on next years parade.please email me dates times ect to kenstar1972@hotmail.com thanks " | kenstar
United States
Mar.21.2008
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| | "All booked getting excited now ...." | rhurbarb
United Kingdom
Mar.18.2008
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| | "Hopefully flying on the 19th as my mates gotto work before so not so long for me.wicked" | rhurbarb
United States
Mar.07.2008
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| | "booked my flights 3 weeks ago for love aprade- flying from nothern ireland and london to dormund on 16th July for a weeka dn cant wait, hopefully c alot of u british there :D xx" | jenna
United Kingdom
Mar.05.2008
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| | "Hi guys, here's the complete list of city venues for upcoming Love Parades. 2008 is Dortmund, 2009 Bochum, 2010 Duisberg, 2011 Gelsenkirchen. All are in the Ruhr district of Germany." | Berlin Life team
Germany
Feb.20.2008
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| | "Loveparade Dates just come through ..
19th july in Dortmund..check out www.loveparade.de" | rhurbarb
United Kingdom
Feb.19.2008
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| | "No mate pelpe get it confused with the other parade which is in march i think .I recomend finding a loveparade torrent avi so you get to see it " | rhurbarb
United Kingdom
Feb.19.2008
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| | "is the LOVE PARADE just for Homosexual/Gay people?...Woteva u wana call them...not that i have anything against them..my friend from germany laughed when i said i wanted to go and said its only for gay people!" | Addie!
New Zealand
Feb.18.2008
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| | "Love Parade 2008....when and where?? 10x" | Kris Callus
Malta
Feb.18.2008
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| | "went to street paradein zurich in 2007.Now want to see loveparade in berlin .heard its really enjoyable. waiting for date in 2008" | asif bevelia
India
Feb.17.2008
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| | "i love the site i was at the parade in 1999 and then spent the next two days with a blonde called Anya from the ukraine.the site brouught back smiles and tears as im now not sure if i will live long enuff to see this years parade" | Phatman
United Kingdom
Feb.16.2008
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| | "ive always wanted to go to love parade and im planning my whole trip to europe around it i just wanted to no the dates" | phillip
Australia
Feb.11.2008
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| | "love parade 2008.. are there set dates yet???" | kayla
United States
Feb.09.2008
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| | "Defintely but we got the free drinks in the german bars .Just a tip for you all out there ..Rhurbarb" | rhurbarb
United States
Feb.07.2008
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| | "So I guess what you're saying is they like fancy dress? just want to make sure so I can tell my girlfriends" | Donaldo
United Kingdom
Feb.06.2008
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| | "Im off to the loveparade in 2008 and i recommend fancy dress.As i never went in fancy dress the germans seem to love it .They really are very friendly and love the fancy dress theme. If you try and speak their language they will really appeciate it .Even hallo or danke will do .When i went to Dortmund in 2006 for the Mayday festival which by the way was 20000 peolpe in a big indoor arena .I highly recommend anyone to go to it.I had drink after drink for free from the germans and i was stunned .They really do like to see fancy dress over there ...Oh they asked me if i went for the football and cause i told them i didnt even like the game they dragged me to the Bar .Anyone off to the loveparade from the uk?" | rhurbarb
United Kingdom
Feb.05.2008
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| | "Hi Guy's I have to been to all the Love Parades since 2003 and I can honestly say you will never have a better time of it!! There is "Love" and then there is "Love Parade Love".
I have never met so many facinating and fantastic people in my whole life. You can almost certainly fly straight into wherever the event is being held, I used to fly into Hannover and then catch the train instead of flying direct. This was due to the immense partying that happens on the train, in the stations, everywhere you stop on the way down, and where you can almost certainly obtain the odd chemical or 2.....or 3......or, well how many of whatever you want really.
If anyone is thinking of going the Germans certainly know how to party, and if I know Dortmund it will be a hard old party. The after shows are amazing also....pick a bus of the music you like and simply follow on, they will know a discreet location to park and continue the celebrations.
All I will say is PLEASE keep an open mind, but mostly enjoy, and remember.....anything goes!!!!!" | Scott from Scotland
United Kingdom
Jan.31.2008
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| | "Hi Everyone!I've never been in a LP but i've heard it's amazing.I will go this year because i love Dance Music,Techno and Trance music.See you there guy's :)))" | FaTJoN
Albania
Jan.25.2008
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| | "I am planning a holiday around The Love Parade in 2008. But i have no idea if this will be on and where exactly it will be! It may not be in Berlin. If the councils did not approve it for 2007, they may not approve it for 2008." | Loretta
Australia
Jan.03.2008
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| | "This should explain it all....
=]]" | Jester_Spade
United States
Dec.20.2007
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| | "I love GERMANY AND GERMANS a like. Some people don't like there directness and efficentcy but i Love it, and only people as wonderful as the Germans could come up with the idea of the LOVE PARADE! Ich Lieber Dich GERMANY!!!!!!!!! Im coming one to live in Germany as soon as i get enough cash $$$!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take care all, be happy healthy and best of all be in GERMANY!" | australian who is german obsessed
Australia
Nov.27.2007
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| | "I just got back from Oktoberfest in Munich and realize, i you still like Bush keep it to yourself. Those Germans will look at you funny and i swear if i see them beating you up for that reason i'll help them crush you. Bush is a murderer and thats that. So back to the love thing.. first of all we could have avoided all this hostility if this site had no interest in where you were from, but that you just wanted to share love in the parade. My question is, if the love parade is so good why is there not an official secured site that gives details of place and time of the event. I am eager to attend. I want to know when and where for 2008 so i can start making plans. (American soldier in Iraq)" | anti-bush
United States
Nov.22.2007
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| | "That looks like it would be a wicked time! I am so jealous of anyone who gets, or got to go to any of the LP's. Too bad I'm stuck here in the States, without a way to get a passport or air fare. Lucky, lucky people who go, and who've gone." | Lilly
United States
Nov.19.2007
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| | "hola a todos antes que nada quiero decirle que tengan una muy buena noche a todos los que vean esta pagina alo que sige quero mandrles una cordial mentada de madre a todos los seres humanos de este planeta en especial a los que visiten esta pagina en conclucion vayan y...CHINGEN A SU MADRE EN ABONOS CHIQUITOS A 48 MENSUALIDADES CON INTERESES Y CON AVAL!!!!! A LOS SIGUIENTE MUCHAS GRACIAS PO SU ATENCION A.T.T.E LUIS PENE JUEGAS SI PICADOR
" | pene juegas
Mexico
Nov.10.2007
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| | "hola a todos antes que nada quiero decirle que tengan una muy buena noche a todos los que vean esta pagina alo que sige quero mandrles una cordial mentada de madre a todos los seres humanos de este planeta en especial a los que visiten esta pagina en conclucion vayan y...CHINGEN A SU MADRE EN ABONOS CHIQUITOS A 48 MENSUALIDADES CON INTERESES Y CON AVAL!!!!! A LOS SIGUIENTE MUCHAS GRACIAS PO SU ATENCION A.T.T.E LUIS PENE JUEGAS SI PICADOR
" | pene juegas
Mexico
Nov.10.2007
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| | "If you haven't been to the LP yet and it is something you think you would enjoy, you should go. LP will be in Dortmund in 2008 and will remain in the Rhur area until 2011 changing cities each year.
I actually liked the parade better in Essen than in Berlin. The partying afterwards was much better in Berlin though. The train station in Essen just couldn't handle a few hundred thousand people trying to leave all at once. Most of the bigger parties were outside of Essen and no traffic (including taxis) was allowed into the actual city. Dortmund should be better. Check it out:
http://www.loveparade.de/" | FreQ
Germany
Nov.08.2007
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| | "Love will make and crush you." | Wolf
United Kingdom
Oct.27.2007
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| | "Hey guy's I have yet to be in a love parade and have wanted to for awhile now, and I was wondering if you any of you could help me find when the next love parade is in 2008......
Thanks" | Kittie
United States
Oct.24.2007
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| | "My ancestors came from Germany, and even though I am 54 years old, I am still planning on making it to the Love Parade soon. I am not sure what Trance music is, but it can not be too far removed from "heavy metal." We need to spend more money is this country on Love Parades and less on the tools of warm.
" | Kasch
United States
Oct.11.2007
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| | "I am an American with German heritage and only wish I were younger to make the trip to LP! Shame on me for not knowing about it til recently!! :( As for all the Americans who "shame" this event or it's community SHAME ON YOU!! Hipocrits!! Save your political forums for ignorant group meetings! Shove it!! You musn't forget YOUR heritage my FRIENDS!! None of us are TRUE Americans, our ansestors hailed from countries all over the globe!! Good for all of you who have attended LP and future attendies! Never mind the hipocritical and IGNORANT Americans who pass judgement on issues they know nothing about! POOR SOULS!! LOVE TO ALL" | Shelton
United States
Sep.30.2007
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| | "i think this is sooooo cool and it should be every damn day" | amber
United States
Sep.18.2007
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| | "Has to Be thee greatest parade in theee whole world!!!!!!" | Cat
United Kingdom
Sep.18.2007
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| | "love is all the parts of live" | badal khan
Pakistan
Sep.18.2007
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| | "love is all the parts of live" | badal khan
Pakistan
Sep.18.2007
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| | "Damn, it's such a shame that I located this site detailing the when and where of this "Love Parade" mere days after I missed it. Aw well, there's always next year. And don't hate people from the United States just because we're from here. We didn't choose where we were born any more than any of you, and it's not as easy to get out as it is to get in. Peace, love, and I'll catch you next year!" | Charles
United States
Sep.06.2007
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| | "oneeee wwword one looooooove praaaadeeee." | redouane
Algeria
Aug.25.2007
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| | "Oh Yes, I can see all the "LOVE" going on here. Shame on those of you for taking an event, and turning it into a political platform and nation blasting session. And by the way, remember, the America is merely a nation consisting of a conglomeration of all of YOU." | I.
United States
Aug.20.2007
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| | "people from bosnia can't go on loveparade cuz of motherfucking passports..." | tarik
Bosnia
Aug.20.2007
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| | "Well, I can't begin to describe my feelings for this event. The 2006 event was without a doubt the single most insane spectacle I have ever witnessed. A couple of my friends frm Aussie club land were playing on the Pulse Radio float, and my hat goes off to the 1.2 million people who partied safe and bloody hard. All the best wishes for the 2007 crew. I will be with you there in spirit...!" | Rennie Scaysbrook
Australia
Aug.14.2007
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| | "this jahr is the best party of the world, 2million people dancing & having best time in essen....." | Manuel Simon Karl
Germany
Aug.14.2007
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| | "whatever - i'm gonna be on the Love Parade! it will be interesting to see Essen :)" | Palevich
Russia
Aug.13.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "USA - No public health care, no social safety net, no Bill of Rights, Constitution shredded, torture here and abroad, Christian maniacs listening in on phone calls and email, Bush, Cheney, hated by the world. Don't hate us - pity us, we might have been great..." | Kel
United States
Aug.12.2007
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| | "bring te loveparade to Paraguay.... jajajaja." | edu
Paraguay
Aug.05.2007
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| | "was in berlin for the 2006 parade it rocked! dont think it will ever be the same again! berlin is the birth place of the loveparade! berlin rocks!
hopefully in 5 years it will return to it rightful home!
long live the loveparade " | adam harty
United Kingdom
Aug.02.2007
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| | "i think you huys should come to ontario canada!!!! soon!!! toronto would let you do it..we have a gay pride perade every year so why not a love parade!! think about it." | trish
Canada
Jul.20.2007
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| | "I was at last year's Love Parade in Berlin. It was amazing. Missing the wonderful city and vibes from a year ago today. Have fun all!" | Fiona
Canada
Jul.15.2007
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| | "The love parade will be held in the Ruhr in Germany party on brothers n sisters peace" | tecno junke
Ireland
Jul.15.2007
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| | "I am from Kosova and I was at Love Parade 2001. It was cool and I'll never forget it.
Berlin for techno-scene freakz like me, is a synonym of Love Parade.
Don't let other cities steal this privilege !
Respect." | Kastriot
Albania
Jul.12.2007
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| | "So amusing....I thought this was a place where we could chat and get info about the LOVE PARADE...whats up with all the American diar-rhoea, you made this into a comedy show, now the world (literally) is laughing at you even more....anyway, back to the topic, rad, i've never been before this will be my first time...I'll see you there...i'll be the one with my shirt off!! xox" | Jules
Australia
Jul.12.2007
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| | "when & where? never been, love 2 go this year. techno will never die !!" | rodders
Ireland
Jul.12.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "I want to go to the Love Parade but so far i don't know the exact date. I want to buy the flight tickets ASAP, can you please tell me when it starts?
" | Marcos
Mexico
Jul.11.2007
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| | "I'm from Croatia. When will be Love Parade??? I'll come, but Love parade will not be in Berlin 14-07-2007???" | Goran
Poland
Jul.10.2007
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| | "ssssrrrrbbbbbbbbiiiijjjjjjjjaaaaaa, dolazim na love parade....
i'm coming this year..........." | tonymontana
Russia
Jul.09.2007
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| | "My wife was @ the love Parade and said I have to go soon wherever it is, going to Germany/Poland/Italy for 2 months next yr looking to have a blast!!!!" | hosefire
United States
Jul.08.2007
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| | "I'm glad it may be pushed back....I'm trying to get to Copenhagen in the next week, and hope to make my way down to the Love Parade...anyone with love-loving contacts in CPH, please let me know!" | Eli Salzman
United States
Jul.04.2007
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| | "can't wait to go xxxxxxoooooooooooo
just got back from Germany looking forward to going back asap...
Peace + Love " | angie
United States
Jul.03.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Love the world- we are all one
I cant wait for the LoveParade, wish it would be in berlin..
im a LoveParade virgin and really want to go!
[[shake it if you got it]]" | Shaley
United States
Jul.02.2007
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "san juan puerto rico it´s the best option :p" | Isa
United States
Jul.02.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "How about Prague? seems like as good a place as any :D" | dicey
Czech Republic
Jun.30.2007
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| | "f*** yeah!!!
cant wait for my first love parade.
representing new zealand" | rackemup
New Zealand
Jun.28.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "moja najvecja zelja je ,da grem v berlin na love parado.se vidmo.mwa biba" | ćatiba
Poland
Jun.28.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "love is in the ear" | ćatiba
Poland
Jun.28.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
| | ""Love Parade, GOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDD"
" | Adjie
Indonesia
Jun.27.2007
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