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Loveparade'2001 will be different from the
previous eleven Parades because it won't take place on the second
Saturday of July as it used to be. According to the local authorities'
statement
made in the beginning of April, July 14 has already been reserved
by the Greens since September'2000 for a meeting.
There is an opinion
that the Greens' decision was not random. To the contrary, thus
they protest against the Parade which, according to their words,
causes great damage to the green plantations of Tiergarten and the
whole route of Loveparade. Besides, a representative of Berlin's
authorities stated that all other Saturdays of July had already
been reserved for other events. At the same time the mayor of Berlin
expressed hope that Loveparade -- the largest techno party in the
world giving Berlin the image of a young and dynamic megapolis and
moreover, bringing millions of DM's into its budget -- will take
place despite everything, and kindly offered to choose some other
month.
Yet, the organizers
reported it was out of question because a number of guest performers
take part in the festival, their touring plans are already made
and hotels booked. Besides, thousands of people plan attending the
Parade during their vacations, and tourist agencies actively sell
tours to Berlin. How the Berlin authorities can turn their heads
on the Loveparade is beyond comprehension. Loveparade is the worldwide
icon of Berlin. There has been no other event since WWII that has
brought more attention to the city of Berlin than Loveparade. Loveparade
is not only one of Berlin's most valuable cultural events, it is
also an event that provides jobs and generates millions in taxes
for the city and people of Berlin, and throughout Germany. The economic
impact of Loveparade is plain huge, considering the 1.5 million
people who travel to Loveparade, not to mention airlines, trains,
buses, car rentals, hotels, restaurants and stores. And the effect
is not just in Berlin but cities throughout Germany and Europe as
a whole.
Attention! Loveparade'2001
will take place on Saturday, July 21, in Berlin, with the motto
"Join the Love Republic." It will traditionally begin
at 2pm at Ernst-Reuter-Platz and at the Brandendurger Tor (Brandenburg
Gate). Some 50 trucks and about 250 DJs will deliver the sounds
from two processions. Each procession will proceed along towards
the Siegessaeule (Victory Column) where they will cross each other
and continue towards their opposite starting points. After turning
around at these points, the processions will then return to and
join together at the Siegessaeule where the big rally begins around
7pm. Then Dr. Motte will present his greetings and speech before
some of the biggest DJs from the international techno scene transform
this spot into the biggest dance floor in the world.
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