Facts and Figures Relating to Sechseläuten
Official Burning Times of the Böögg in Recent Years
| Year | Burning time | Year | Burning time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 2013 | 35 min. 11 sec. |
| 2024 | 31 min. 28 sec. | 2012 | 12 min. 7 sec. |
| 2023 | 57 min. | 2011 | 10 min. 56 sec. |
| 2022 | 37 min. 59 sec. | 2010 | 12 min. 54 sec. |
| 2021 | Cancelled | 2009 | 12 min. 55 sec. |
| 2020 | Cancelled | 2008 | 26 min. 1 sec. |
| 2019 | 17 min. 44 sec. | 2007 | 12 min. 10 sec. |
| 2018 | 20 min. 31 sec. | 2006 | 10 min. 28 sec. |
| 2017 | 9 min. 56 sec. | 2005 | 17 min. 51 sec. |
| 2016 | 43 min. 34 sec. | 2004 | 11 min. 7 sec. |
| 2015 | 20 min. 39 sec. | ||
| 2014 | 7 min. 23 sec. |
Burning Times Explained
  |   |   |   |
| 0 – 6 min | 6 – 10 min | 10 – 15 min | > 15 min |
Participating Guild Members
Around 3,500 members of the various guilds, all wearing historical attire, traditional costumes and uniforms, take part in the Sechseläuten parade. In addition, there are 350 horsemen and 50 horse-drawn parade floats. The colorful procession is accompanied by 30 music ensembles.
Participating Children
Every year, some 2,000–3,000 children take part in the Children's Parade. They do not need to belong to a guild in order to participate. They are dressed in traditional attire or historical costumes and are accompanied by around 800 musicians.
Guest Canton
Every year since 1991, a different Swiss canton is invited to take part in Sechseläuten as a special guest, and presents its regional specialties on the Lindenhof. Politicians from the guest canton also have the opportunity to walk with the parade as honorary guests.
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