U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland
Security Awareness: Bern Ouest Pride Festival
Friday, 25 August 2017
As part of the Bern Ouest Pride Festival, there will be numerous events in downtown Bern this weekend. The largest crowds are expected for the Parade on Saturday, August 26, that will end at the Bundesplatz at approximately 4:15 p.m. For the detailed parade routes please visit: Bern Ouest Pride Festival Sternenmarch
Some local traffic and transportation will be disrupted, and everyone is encouraged to visit BERNMOBIL for further information. Additionally, local media reports indicate the potential for demonstrations on the sidelines of the event.
Monitor local media reports, follow directions from local officials, and take appropriate actions.
For further information:
- Contact the U.S. Embassy Bern in Switzerland, located at Sulgeneckstrasse 19, 3007 Bern at +41 31 357 70 11. Call +41 31 357 77 77 for after-hours emergency assistance.
- Call us in Washington at 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
- See the State Department’s travel website for Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
